The asylum seekers’ center must offer space for around 300 people. The province has approved, but the arrival is not yet certain, says our reporter. “The COA is now upset to determine whether it also finds the location suitable.” If that is the case, the Central Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers (COA) must still apply for an environmental permit from the municipality of Uitgeest. Local residents can still appeal against this.
‘Possible arrival can take years’
The possible arrival of an AZC in the municipality can therefore take years, says our reporter. Nevertheless, tonight, hundreds of people are present at the town hall to express their displeasure about the possible arrival.
“What you mainly hear now is that people are afraid of the arrival of young refugees”. Real refugees are welcome, but what is coming now is Rotzooi is the credo here tonight, “says our reporter.
The demonstrators wear protest signs with texts such as ‘no AZC’, ‘no support’ and ‘charity has a limit’.