Investing in Modern Public Works: The New Palace of Justice in Namur, Belgium

2023-05-07 15:08:55

Ambitious, the project was essential in the eyes of many magistrates, lawyers, clerks and other litigants. The old palace had become a shadow of itself. The fact remains that with its huge glass roof, its numerous premises and its 35,000 m², the complex will exceed 120 million euros. Which makes some visitors say, this Sunday, that “the dimensions of this canopy are exaggerated, especially when we know the budgetary context of justice.

To this remark, Thomas Scorier, organizer of the Chantiers Ouverts and specialist in the sector, answers this: “I think that in Belgium, it is high time that we invest consistently in public goods. The people of Namur are all familiar with the state of disrepair of the old palace. It is time to bring Belgium back to the level of neighboring countries. Our neighbors invest just over 3.5% of GDP in public works. With us, it’s only regarding 2.7%. The sector requires an investment of up to 5% of GDP, to be able to restore our image and give our projects the image of modern buildings, worthy of the years 2024-2030, and not the obsolete image of the ’80s-’90s . This request is also in our list of demands for the next elections.“.

Well insulated, equipped with photovoltaic panels, the building will include underground parking for staff. In addition, sites already exist in the district. And the Namur train and bus station are only some 900 meters away.

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