Sports hall ‘t Erf in Meppel is getting a new floor. While the hall is not used in the summer months, work is underway on a new surface.
For example, the hall is equipped with underfloor heating. The work is expected to be completed by Friday, September 8.
The sports hall in the Oosterboer district is used a lot. The sports hall can be divided into two parts. On average, 2,361 hours are played per room. That is, per part, the most of all sports halls in Meppel. This is mainly due to the use of the VanBoeijen foundation, which supports and guides people with an often severe mental disability.
In addition, the schools in the neighborhood use the hall for sports hours and there are various exercise groups, for example for the elderly. In terms of sports clubs, badminton club De Meppeler Meppers frequently uses this sports hall for training sessions and competitions.
In total, the sports hall is occupied for an average of 4,722 hours per year, of which the VanBoeijen foundation is responsible for 2,210 and education for 1,169 hours.
The municipality owns the gym. VanBoeijen owns a swimming pool, which is also located in the sports hall.
The municipality has released 209,000 euros this year for changes to sports hall ‘t Erf. About 37,000 euros is expected from third parties.