Project developer Europarcs is taking over the Enkhuizerzand recreational pool from the municipality and will make it more sustainable for 4 million euros. This is evident from agreements made that the city council agreed to last night. According to councilor Jan Franx, the frequently heard concern that the swimming pool will soon no longer be available to Enkhuizers has also been resolved. “My grandchildren’s children will soon be able to take swimming lessons here.”
After the agreements had been approved by the vast majority of the council, with only HEA and the Pirate Party voting against, there was applause from the officials present. To the agreement has been worked on for a long time and the joy was great.
“It is really emotional. We put a lot of energy into it, it was a difficult birth. But I am happy for the citizens of Enkhuizen,” said the councilor. “It is an optimal deal for both parties,” adds Europarcs director Andries Bruil.
What does the deal look like?
But what does the deal look like? Europarcs will make the swimming pool more sustainable for 3.7 million euros. There will be 850 solar panels on the roof, heat pumps and, for example, triple glazing in the window frames. It will receive a subsidy of 1 million euros from the municipality for this.
“That should happen in 2025, with as little inconvenience as possible. And if the swimming pool does have to close for a while, it can only be for a few weeks at most. But as soon as possible,” says Bruil.
Enkhuizen saves: no more expensive tickets
Bottom line, it will save the municipality alone of around 240,000 euros per year for the next ten years. Moreover, firm agreements have been made. “Everything we have now will continue for the next 30 years,” explains councilor Franx. “Swimming lessons, recreational swimming, active associations: it all remains.” All staff will also be taken over under the current conditions.
The present times now divided will remain as they are. Ticket prices may also not be increased, except by statutory indexation. “We’re going to have a nice swimming pool. So I hope it’s over with the reactions on social media that it’s closing for Enkhuizers. And if people don’t believe it yet, they can come and have a cup of coffee with me and I’ll be happy to explain it. out,” says the councilor.
Europarcs director Bruil also emphasizes that the swimming pool remains open to everyone. “As an operator, we also benefit most from a well-stocked swimming pool. Both from people staying with us and from Enkhuizers.” With the council’s approval, the agreements made are no longer secret and can be found on the municipality’s website.
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We have also made new agreements about other parts of the recreational area that the project developer is working on. The campsite became already opened in 2020. Work is now underway to create the public area. Including a beach of about 800 meters including the desired coastal arch.
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The permit has been applied for, although it will take some time before it is ready. “That will take about two years. The permit alone will be available for inspection for 26 weeks. The ground must settle and you are not allowed to build all year round,” Bruil explains.
Construction of the holiday park starts soon: project ready in 2027
The new agreements also state that Europarcs will maintain the public area for not 10, but 12 years. In exchange, construction of a holiday park with approximately 160 houses can already be started.
“We will start groundwork near the water in mid-February. And the first holiday homes will be visible in September. We expect to be completely finished at the end of 2027, beginning of 2028.”