The steel construction is standing, the shape of the new home for the rescuers in Petten is clearly visible: the new building will soon offer space for all materials, such as boats, personal watercraft, cars and classrooms. The building should provide fraternization between the two organizations.
“The mayor has believed that if we come together in one building, we will achieve more fraternization. What we are already seeing is that almost all youth who start with the Rescue Brigade later move on to the KNRM. And the young people continue their nautical task in this way.” , says chairman Jan Maarten Kaan of the Rescue Brigade in Petten.
Crowdfunding
The municipality of Schagen is paying for the construction of the building, but the furnishing has to be paid for out of its own pocket. And that comes with a hefty price tag. “It concerns tables, chairs, but also a device to dry the suits. I think I am on the tight side when I talk about 54,000 euros. We are therefore a crowdfunding campaign started.”
The property should be ready in September. According to Kaan, the builders are still well on schedule. “We had some delays in the construction of the steel structure a while back. The high winds made it impossible to lift. But we are on track. All materials for the construction are in stock. We hope to be ready in September.”