On August 23, 2024, a stakeholder engagement activity was held at the Tielt Noord Business Park in Belgium, where visitors explored the ongoing road and sewer construction works and learned about the innovative infrastructure being implemented. The half-day site visit attracted 50 participants, exceeding expectations and showcasing the significance of sustainable water management solutions for industrial zones.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]
<\/span>The Tielt Noord Business Park, home to over 100 companies, is pioneering a smarter approach to rainwater use. Central to this initiative is an infiltration buffer system installed beneath the newly redeveloped Kanegemstraat. This cutting-edge infrastructure is designed to collect and store rainwater for industrial reuse, marking a significant advancement in sustainable water practices.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] <\/span>The infiltration buffer, hidden beneath the road\u2019s surface, features a storage capacity of 600 cubic meters. Over the course of a year, it is expected to capture and make available up to 20 million liters of rainwater for use in industrial processes. This project aligns with the goals of \u201cWaterproof,\u201d a Blue Deal initiative by the Flemish government to enhance water sustainability across the region.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9saW5rX3VybF9wYWdlIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsicG9zdF9pZCI6IjQzOTUyNzQifX0=@” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Visit Our Case Study” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _dynamic_attributes=”button_url” _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] During the site visit, participants were given a guided tour of the construction works led by Wim Schiettecatte from VITO and Rik Debusschere from Aquafin. They highlighted the technical and operational features of the system, including:<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/focus-wtv.be\/nieuws\/water-fundering-tielt” url_new_window=”on” button_text=”Video of the Visit” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″ custom_button=”on” button_bg_color=”#093E50″ button_bg_enable_color=”on”][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] The high turnout underscored the interest in innovative and sustainable water solutions. Attendees, including representatives from local businesses and stakeholders, gained valuable insights into the hidden infrastructure beneath the road, which seamlessly integrates advanced water management into the industrial park\u2019s operations. <\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] <\/span>The site visit emphasized how on-the-ground tours can provide a deeper understanding of complex systems, fostering appreciation and support for such initiatives.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.25.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] The rainwater buffering system in Tielt Noord is the result of a collaborative effort involving multiple partners, including VITO, Aquafin, De Watergroep, and the Province of West Flanders. This project represents a shared commitment to creating sustainable and resilient infrastructure.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”3rem||3rem||false|false” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″] As the construction progresses, the innovative water management system at Tielt Noord will serve as a model for other industrial areas seeking to adopt sustainable practices. The success of this site visit highlights the value of engaging stakeholders directly through hands-on experiences, which can inspire broader support and implementation of eco-friendly solutions across the region.<\/p>\n The Tielt Noord Business Park is not only setting new standards for industrial water reuse but also demonstrating how partnerships and innovative thinking can pave the way for a more sustainable future.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”] On August 23, 2024, the RETOUCH NEXUS Belgium case study hosted a stakeholder event at Tielt Noord Business Park, attracting 50 participants to explore ongoing construction and discover innovative sustainable water management solutions for industrial zones.On August 23, 2024, a stakeholder engagement activity was held at the Tielt Noord Business Park in Belgium, where visitors […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":4405133,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[70,65],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4405120","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-belgium-cs","category-case-study-activity"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/retouch-nexus.eu\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4405120","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/retouch-nexus.eu\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/retouch-nexus.eu\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/retouch-nexus.eu\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/retouch-nexus.eu\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4405120"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/retouch-nexus.eu\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4405120\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4405134,"href":"https:\/\/retouch-nexus.eu\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4405120\/revisions\/4405134"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/retouch-nexus.eu\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4405133"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/retouch-nexus.eu\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4405120"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/retouch-nexus.eu\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4405120"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/retouch-nexus.eu\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4405120"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Insights from the Site Visit<\/h3>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/retouch-nexus.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Werfbezoek-Tielt-selectie.png” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” title_text=”Werfbezoek Tielt selectie” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]
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