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The VGC visits Abattoir
On Tuesday, 21 October 2025, the Commission for Culture, Youth and Sport of the VGC (Flemish Community Commission) paid a study visit to the Manufakture on the Abattoir site. At the request of the commission members, the visit provided a more in-depth look at the planned swimming pool project, the development of the Manufakture and the implementation of the masterplan towards 2035.
The SAU-MSI (Brussels Urban Development Corporation) was instructed some time ago by the Brussels Government to prepare a DBFMO procedure (Design, Build, Finance, Maintain & Operate), through which a private partner would be tasked with constructing and operating the future swimming pool.
Fingers crossed that this important project will move forward.
Roadworks on the Chaussée de Mons (Mons Road) starting 17 November 2025
On 17 November 2025, major roadworks will begin on the Chaussée de Mons. During this first phase, which is scheduled to continue until the spring of 2026, work will mainly focus on the northern part of Square Vandervelde. As a result, a section of the Chaussée de Mons will temporarily become one-way, affecting several nearby streets, including the Raymond Vanderbruggen Street and Demets Quay.
A detour will be in place via Birmingham Street.
This large-scale project is divided into five phases, with the goal of creating more public space in several squares, including Square Albert I.
At the same time, new cycling and pedestrian paths will be built.
For now, the section of the Chaussée de Mons near the Abattoirs is not yet affected, but traffic disruptions are expected once the next stages of this renovation project come into effect in 2026 or 2027.
To learn more, click on our article or visit the Brussels Mobility website: https://be.brussels/en/transport-mobility/parking-and-traffic/projects/refurbishing-square-vandervelde-and-square-albert-i.
(Photo credits: Consortium ORG - Bureau Bas Smets)