Local infrastructure projects launched in Zwalm and Wijnjewoude

In Zwalm, Belgium, officials have officially opened a new recycling park located on Borstekouterstraat. The modern facility features improved traffic circulation and serves a dual purpose as the new base for the municipal technical service. The site incorporates sustainable water management through large wadis capable of storing 200,000 liters of rainwater. A new weighing scale system has been implemented to ensure a uniform rate of 0.12 euro per kilogram for paid waste fractions.

In Wijnjewoude, the energy cooperative WEN has commenced construction on a mono-manure digester with a green gas installation at Tolleane. The project aims to make the village energy neutral by early 2028, producing sufficient sustainable green gas to meet local needs while helping livestock farmers comply with new emission standards. The initiative follows years of development and community-led efforts to reduce gas consumption.