Flooding area must better protect Zedelgem against flooding

“We have our large flood plains, just in front of the buildings, but we also want to create such small-scale water buffers here and there along the stream itself, where it is relevant according to our study, which are also interesting for agriculture,” says Bart Naeyart, deputy for integrated water policy.

The province now wants to build four similar basins per year. It should be easier to get permits. The procedure here took six years to realize.