Borsbeek (Brussels Morning Newspaper) – Brouwershoek in Borsbeek will be fully rebuilt in early 2026 by Water-Link/Aquafin, with new trees, sewer systems, EV charging, and safety measures, says Mayor Walter Kiebooms (N-VA).
As GVA News reported, Brouwershoek in Borsbeek, in the province of Antwerp, Belgium, will be redeveloped next year after a storm damaged several parked cars. District Mayor Walter Kiebooms (N-VA) said the green buffer along the street will remain. The trees also act as a natural sound barrier for the nearby R11 motorway.
“The redevelopment will make the street safer and maintain its greenery,”
Kiebooms said.
What is planned for Borsbeek’s Brouwershoek street in 2026?
The redevelopment will include a separate sewer system and a modern street superstructure. Existing trees will be replaced with new ones to preserve the greenery along the street. The roadway, which has been regularly resurfaced with cold asphalt, will be fully renewed.
The plan also includes space for electric vehicle charging stations and parking for people with disabilities. Officials have held discussions about the project with the apartment owners’ association (VME).
In early October 2025, strong winds caused a large tree to fall on the vehicles. The City of Antwerp quickly removed the tree and cleared the area. After the accident, experts checked the other trees on the street. A tree specialist advised that several trees be trimmed to about 6 meters. This will reduce the risk of trees falling in future storms while keeping the street green.
The project was originally finalised by the municipality together with Pidpa. After a merger, Water-Link and Aquafin took over the work and developed their own technical plans with new parameters. This change in water management authority caused delays in the project.
Similar redevelopment projects have taken place before in the Antwerp region. In Borsbeek, the OO1815 project, started in 2010, created new social housing along Frans Beirenslaan. The project included semi-detached homes and flats designed to fit the existing neighbourhood. It also focused on reducing noise from nearby busy roads and improving the living environment.
The city has also planned a major redesign of Groenplaats in Antwerp for 2026. The work will renew the square, add new trees and benches, improve underground drainage, and renovate the pre-metro station.
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