Together with two other residents, he has drawn up a plan to make the quays more animal- and child-friendly. They want to install ship ropes in various places so that people and animals can pull themselves up. In addition, wildlife stairs and small floating platforms should help provide animals with a way out.

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The residents’ association of the neighborhood is willing to contribute, but Ralph is also asking for financial support from the municipality of Gooise Meren, project developer KNSF and pet owners from the neighborhood. “We really pass the hat around asking pet owners for a contribution. And then the costs can be managed together,” assures Ralph.

The implementation of the plan is estimated to cost 50,000 euros.

Tonight the Gooise Meren municipal council will discuss the subject. The local party Wij Gooise Meren is submitting a motion to ask the council to discuss their plan with the residents.

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