During that consultation, the police provided an explanation of the security analysis, which takes into account, among other things, capacity, entrances and exits, programming and possible visitor flows.
Mayor Ruth Vandenberghe emphasizes the importance of safety: “For me it is of paramount importance that the safety of all party goers during Sinksen is guaranteed at all times. Safety cannot be compromised.”
Because the costs for organizers may be higher than expected, the city decided to intervene financially for this edition. For future editions, you are asked to coordinate plans with the security services in a timely manner.
Alderman for Events Wouter Allijns responds positively to the decision: “I am happy that it can hopefully continue this way and that we can also give the other organizers an extra boost.”
