Isabelle Ruckebush, mayor of Houdain (62), describes the transformation of a derelict municipal site into an urban park. She is delighted with the key role played by ECT Hauts-de-France in this environmental rehabilitation, at no cost to the municipality. The meeting took place during a visit by the local press to the site of this exemplary project.
A rehabilitation project at no cost to the municipality
Soon, the Chaussée Brunehaut Park will come to life where land was previously left. Located in Houdain, this ambitious project is the fruit of close collaboration between the municipality and ECT Hauts-de-France, with the aim of transforming 1.7 hectares of land into a nature and leisure area.
Isabelle Ruckebush emphasises a key aspect of this transformation: the project is self-financing. It costs the local authority nothing. “Thanks to the soil excavated from local building sites, we have been able to finance the restoration of this area in its entirety. It’s an ecological and economic solution that benefits everyone in Houdin.
A natural, friendly space, scheduled to open in spring 2025
The Chaussée Brunehaut Park will be more than just a green space. It will become a friendly, relaxing place for the residents of Houdain. A total of 1,600 trees and shrubs of local origin will be planted to green this natural area.
“We paid particular attention to the selection of plants. The aim is to create a harmonious ecosystem that respects local biodiversity,” explains Mrs Ruckebush. The people of Houdin will be able to enjoy this new space from spring 2025. “We can’t wait to see this park come to life and to see the benefits it will bring. This project symbolises our commitment to the environment and to creating attractive and sustainable public spaces,” concludes the Mayor.
Press coverage
Thanks to the collaboration between the municipality of Houdain and ECT Hauts-de-France, a previously derelict site will soon become a place of nature and leisure, accessible to all. The presence of the press at this visit testifies to the interest and support this project is arousing in the local community.
June 2024 | “Houdain : Partnership between the municipality and the company ECT – When the former landfill site is transformed into a park”
May 2024 | “Houdain : how the Chaussée Brunehaut wasteland will become a “green lung” in the town centre”
May 2024 | “The future park on the Chaussée Brunehaut in Houdain will cost the town nothing”
