Asylum and Migration
Asylum Center Between Barendrecht and Rotterdam-Lombardijen Will Proceed
The municipality of Barendrecht confirmed that an asylum seeker center (azc) for approximately 350 people will be built in the Zuidelijke Randpark, despite local opposition. Residents from both Barendrecht and the neighboring Rotterdam district of Lombardijen expressed concerns regarding infrastructure pressure and lack of consultation, with some advocating for relocation to Rotterdam. However, Barendrecht stated that moving the site is not an option due to its own legal mandate. While most political parties support the construction as required by law, they aim to impose conditions, whereas Barendrechts Belang remains entirely opposed.
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