Noordweg 16 (Horizon) Oostvoorne
The plot on Noordweg 16 in Oostvoorne has been purchased by the municipality. The key transfer took place on Monday, September 9, 2024. The intention is that around the summer of 2025 the shelter for Ukrainian displaced persons on the Noordweg can be opened.
Short-term plan: renovate existing buildings for Ukrainian refugees, first-time buyers and emergency seekers
The municipality plans to use the site for hosting Ukrainian refugees in the coming years. At present, many Ukrainian refugees are received in vacation parks. At the Noordweg 16 we can organize our own reception for a longer period, which we have at our disposal. We also want to use this location partly for our own residents, specifically starters and emergency seekers. 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 provide more solutions for them as well.
The existing buildings on Noordweg 16 will be made suitable for habitation. The aim is to have the site occupied by July 1, 2025 at the latest. 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.
North Road neighborhood meeting report 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.
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.