Residential care centers in Belgium initiate new construction projects

Two residential care centers in Belgium, WZC De Bijster and WZC Heilig Hart, have announced significant expansion and replacement projects to modernize their facilities.

WZC De Bijster has commenced preparatory works for a new building intended to replace its current main building. The project involves clearing the wooded area behind the Bogerd building and excavating the site to prepare for construction, which is expected to begin later this year. The development will be executed in two phases, with the new section being constructed first, followed by the demolition of parts of the existing main building. The full project is slated for completion by the end of 2029.

WZC Heilig Hart plans to begin construction of a new campus in Oudenaarde in January 2027 on the site of a former post office. The project will include 60 rooms and seven assisted living homes, designed to allow couples to remain together even if one partner requires more care. The new facility will also feature a local service center, a cafeteria, and a protected garden for residents with dementia. Completion is scheduled for December 2028, and the existing center will remain operational throughout the construction process.