Zwevegem (Eurotoday) – Zwevegem will invest €76.5 million (net €55 million), including roads, sewers, parking, and the Kappaert educational campus; Mayor Isabelle Degezelle and Alderman Wim Monteyne lead projects with no tax rise.
As VRT News reported, the municipality of Zwevegem, West Flanders, Belgium, will invest €76.5 million in the coming years. Officials presented it under the slogan “Zwevegem for everyone, everyone for Zwevegem.” Of the total amount, €21.5 million will come from subsidies, which reduces the net cost to just under €55 million. The municipality said careful planning allows it to carry out the investments without affecting its financial stability.
“We want to maintain and enhance the quality of life, while paying attention to -what our residents truly value,”
says Mayor Isabelle Degezelle (CD&V).
What are Zwevegem’s plans for €76.5M investment in roads and schools?
The council also confirmed that there will be no increase in personal income taxes or new local taxes. Investments will improve infrastructure, public services, and community facilities.
“We are also investing €2.25 million to redesign Bekaertstraat near the sports area. This should improve road safety and parking,”
says First Alderman Wim Monteyne (N-VA).
The municipality of Zwevegem is taking steps to improve access in busy areas. Plans include short-term parking zones in village centres to make it easier for residents and visitors to park. The first parking lot at Transfo will also be redesigned to create a more practical and convenient space.
Zwevegem is also investing in infrastructure and education. €3 million will be spent on sewerage works in Blokkestraat, and €5.25 million on sewer improvements in Otegem Noord, near Scheldestraat. Construction will continue at the Kappaert educational campus, which will host special education programs, the art academy, and after-school childcare. The second phase of the campus will cost €15.5 million.
“We will continue to focus on this with a new ‘Ronde van Zwevegem’ (Tour of Zwevegem) and by improving our own communication tools,”
Mayor Degezelle added.
“We will also make municipal services more accessible, and the Civil Affairs counters will be located across the street from where they are now, with seating for people with limited mobility.”
Zwevegem is a municipality in West Flanders, Belgium, made up of the main town and the former villages of Heestert, Moen, Otegem, and Sint-Denijs. The area grew from its industrial and textile past, which included several weaveries and a steel-cord factory, into a mixed residential and cultural community.
A major landmark is the former electricity plant, now called Trans
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13 responses to “Zwevegem Invests €76.5M in Roads, Sewers & Education Without Tax Hike”
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€76.5M in roadworks and sewers, and no tax hike? It’s like winning the lottery without having to buy a ticket! 🍻 I must say, the Belgian magic truly knows no bounds.
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Investing €76.5 million in roads and education without a tax hike? Well, isn’t that just the fairy tale we all wished for! 🎩✨ Must be nice to have a magic money tree in Zwevegem!
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Investing €76.5M without a tax hike? That’s like finding a Michelin star restaurant in a dodgy back alley—rare and slightly suspicious! Just hope the roads are as smooth as the mayor’s promises. 😏💸
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Investment without a tax hike, eh? Looks like Zwevegem’s found the secret stash of fairy dust… or maybe just a really good accountant! 😂💰
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Investing €76.5M without a tax hike? Must be magic! Or maybe they’ve got a secret stash under the mayor’s desk—let’s hope it doesn’t come with a “surprise” tax later! 😂💸
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Imagine spending €76.5M to improve roads and schools without raising taxes—sounds like a fairy tale, doesn’t it? But hey, if it keeps the potholes at bay and the kids educated, who needs a tax hike, right? 😂
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Investing €76.5M without raising taxes? Must be nice to live in a fairytale where money grows on trees 🍃. Just wait till someone finds out we’re using Monopoly money for this! 😂💸
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Investing €76.5M without a tax hike? It’s almost like they found a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow! 🌈 Anyway, hope the roads are better than the local football team’s last match… 😉
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Investing €76.5M without raising taxes? Sounds like they’ve cracked the code to financial sorcery in Zwevegem! 🎩💰 Next thing you know, they’ll be offering free unicorn rides to school! 🦄
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Investing €76.5M without a tax hike? It’s almost like they think we love our local government as much as we love our fries – but let’s not get too carried away, eh? 😏
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Looks like Zwevegem’s got €76.5 million to splurge on roads and classrooms without asking us to cough up more tax. Perhaps they’re aiming for the title of “Municipality of the Year” by simply moving things around like a game of chess, eh? 😂
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So, Zwevegem’s throwing €76.5M at infrastructure and education without raising taxes? Must be nice to have a magic money tree! 🍀 #WhereDoISignUp
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Investing €76.5M without a tax hike? Bravo, Zwevegem! Must be nice to play Monopoly with real money while keeping the taxman at bay. 🤑✨
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