This means that the war memorial can once again shine in its full glory. Although the work is not completely finished yet.
“We will be installing a green roof at the beginning of next year. We are now finalizing all the techniques for this. There will also be new architectural lighting. So it’s actually putting the finishing touches on the project,” he said.
For the time being, it is only possible to walk under the Menin Gate in the evening, but from December 21, one-way traffic will be possible again. The works will have cost approximately 1.5 million euros. “Of course, maintenance does not stop. The first day we deliver here is the first day we carry out regular maintenance,” concludes Sarah Camerlynck.