The residents of Moerdijk see the quality of life in their village under pressure. Speakers are allowed to speak just before the council meeting. This is how 23-year-old Joyce Dik speaks on behalf of the young people from the village. She was born and raised in Moerdijk and she would prefer to stay there all her life. Together with her family. “Not only is an entire village being wiped out, but an entire community as well.”
Joke Hagenbeuk also does not want to leave Moerdijk. According to her, the residents feel just like they did during the Second World War. “Leaving home and hearth, it feels like they are being deported from their homes,” are her words. Mayor Aart-Jan Moerkerke leads the meeting and he intervenes. “These kinds of terms do not belong in this room.” He asks Joke to complete her argument as quickly as possible.
It is clear from all speakers that they want to maintain the close-knit community. If necessary, in so-called ‘Moer neighborhoods’ somewhere else in the municipality.
You can read all the stories about it here the disappearance of the village of Moerdijk.