But the building is not protected. In the proposed project from 2023 of the NMBS, Infrabel, the city of Kortrijk and De Lijn the demolition is provided. A modern building would be replaced. But those plans have now been canceled, also because of too expensive. In addition, the Council for Permit Disputes announced the demolition permit of the station a few months ago. That also played a role. Ruth Vandenberghe, mayor Kortrijk: “The heritage value of the building has always been under discussion. Heritage associations have fought for this. If you take that and the unprotectedability together, we have come to the conclusion that we will not tender. We will look for a new affordable design while maintaining the old building.”
