Rotterdam and Capelle agree on new homeless shelter location

The municipalities of Rotterdam and Capelle aan den IJssel have reached an agreement regarding the location of a temporary shelter for the homeless. Following 124 formal objections to an initial plan to use a P+R site near the Capelsebrug metro station, officials have selected the De Capelsebrug truck parking lot as an alternative site.

The new location is situated largely within the territory of Capelle, though a small portion lies in Rotterdam. Capelle has transferred the authority for processing the environmental permit to Rotterdam. The capacity of the shelter will be expanded from 34 to 64 beds to prevent a shortage of space while the existing De Nieuwe Brug facility undergoes necessary renovations.

The Salvation Army has operated the current facility since 1997. This temporary arrangement is expected to remain in place for six to seven years until a permanent solution is established at the original site.