# Historical church restoration in Belgium and the Netherlands

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/historical-church-restoration-in-belgium-and-the-netherlands
> Updated: 2026-09-29T14:27:07.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Renovation and restoration projects are underway for several historical churches in Belgium and the Netherlands.

In Aalst, Belgium, the Sint-Jozefkerk has reached a milestone with the completion of the full truss construction above the nave, with roofing work scheduled to begin shortly thereafter. Concurrently, restoration efforts are progressing at the Sint-Martinuskerk in Aalst, where the vaults of the western section are complete and work has commenced on the reconstruction of a monumental organ case containing over 3,000 pipes. The Sint-Martinuskerk project is expected to conclude in late 2027, though organ restoration may continue until 2028.

In Uden, Netherlands, the Sint-Petruskerk is scheduled to begin a lighting project in October to restore the monument’s nighttime visibility using modern LED technology, with completion expected by late November.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-29: Historical churches in Belgium and the Netherlands undergo restoration

Historical churches in Aalst, Belgium, and Uden, Netherlands, are undergoing significant restoration and lighting upgrades to preserve their architectural and cultural heritage.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/historical-churches-in-belgium-and-the-netherlands-undergo-restoration

### 2026-09-03: Sint-Jozefkerk in Aalst reaches major renovation milestone

The historic Sint-Jozefkerk in Aalst has completed its truss construction, with new slate roofing scheduled to begin within two weeks to preserve the monument.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sint-jozefkerk-in-aalst-reaches-major-renovation-milestone

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