Opened by Mayla<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
A special moment during the opening was the role of four-year-old Mayla, daughter of location manager Marcel Ruitenberg and herself a great enthusiast of swimming. By cutting a red ribbon, she gave the signal for the official opening of the space. Together with her father, Mayla visited various swimming pools in the Netherlands over the past few years. In doing so, they gathered plenty of inspiration for the Hoornse Vaart swimming and sports complex.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
First impression of the new complex<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
In the exhibition space, visitors and interested parties are given a glimpse into the plans for the future of the Hoornse Vaart swimming and sports complex. Among other things, mood images, impressions, floor plans and background information on the development of the new complex are on display. During the opening, Eddy Bakker, operations manager at Alkmaar Sport, provided an explanation of the plans. Patrick Langedijk, project manager on behalf of the municipality of Alkmaar, also answered questions from those present.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Proud of future-proof complex<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt is wonderful to see that the new Hoornse Vaart swimming and sports complex is getting closer and closer,\u201d says Christiaan Peetoom, Alderman for Sports. \u201cIn this exhibition space, residents can already get a good idea of what we are going to realise here. As an alderman, I am proud that we are able to build such a fine and future-proof complex in Alkmaar. We are working step by step towards a wonderful place where everyone can exercise, play sports and meet one another.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Building the future<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt is wonderful to see how much enthusiasm there is surrounding the Hoornse Vaart swimming and sports complex,\u201d says Eddy Bakker. \u201cDuring construction, we will regularly highlight various themes in the space, such as sustainability, materials used, flora and fauna, and potential temporary disruption. In this way, we will keep visitors involved in everything that is going to happen over the coming years.\u201d Bakker emphasises that the Hoornse Vaart swimming and sports complex will remain open as usual during construction. \u201cWe think that is important. We are building the largest and most enjoyable swimming pool in North Holland, whilst continuing to do what Hoornse Vaart has excelled at for years: generous opening hours, remaining accessible, and keeping swimming and sports affordable for our visitors.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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