Noordweg 16 (Horizon) Oostvoorne
The plot at Noordweg 16 in Oostvoorne was purchased by the municipality. The keys were handed over on Monday, September 9, 2024. The shelter for Ukrainian displaced persons on Noordweg was originally scheduled to open around the summer of 2025. Due to delays in the renovation, the start has been postponed.
Short-term plan: renovate existing buildings for Ukrainian refugees, first-time buyers and emergency seekers
The existing buildings at Noordweg 16 are being made suitable for habitation. The renovation is taking longer than expected due to additional work. As a result, the start of the shelter has been postponed. The building is now expected to be ready by the end of 2025.
The municipality wants to use the location to accommodate Ukrainian refugees in the coming years. Currently, many Ukrainian refugees are being housed in holiday parks. At Noordweg 16, we can organize our own accommodation for a longer period, which we can use ourselves. In addition, we also want to use this location partly for our own residents, specifically first-time buyers and those in urgent need of housing. There is also a great need for housing among these groups; it is not easy for them to find affordable housing quickly. We believe it is important to offer more solutions for them as well.
The adjacent iHub school will remain in use as usual.
Long-term plan: housing construction for the elderly
For the longer term, the town will investigate whether housing for the elderly at this site is an option. This is a wish of the city council. An exploration of the possibilities is being taken up by the municipality and the Woonbedrijf Voorne aan Zee.
Report neighborhood meetings North Road
Meeting Oct. 3, 2024
A neighborhood meeting was held on October 3, where local residents met with city staff and aldermen to discuss the plan to create a sustainable shelter for Ukrainians at 16 North Road, as well as housing for first-time and emergency seekers. A report has been made of this neighborhood meeting. On the page summary neighborhood meeting Noordweg 16 you can read the report.
Meeting April 10, 2025
A residents' meeting was held on Thursday, April 10, 2025, about the plans for a sustainable reception site at 16 North Road, aimed at Ukrainian displaced persons, first-time buyers and emergency seekers. An information market allowed local residents to ask questions, share concerns and discuss ideas with stakeholders. The report of this meeting provides an overview of the topics discussed, reactions from residents and the next steps in the process. you can read the report on the page Report Resident Meeting Noordweg - Thursday, April 10, 2025.
Involvement of local residents
As a municipality, we ourselves have made the decision to purchase this site and for what purpose (reception of Ukrainians, starters, emergency seekers). Now that the plot is our property, we are going to further involve the local residents. The renovation, layout of the plot, traffic, parking, etc., are topics on which we would like to have the input of the neighborhood. The municipality and the Woonbedrijf will also involve the neighborhood when making long-term plans.