Open Construction Site Day: Visit the Aquafin NETwork Site on 31 May

On Sunday 31 May, during Open Construction Site Day, the municipality of Herent, Aquafin, Sweco and contractor Viabuild will open the doors of a unique NETwork construction site in Veltem‑Beisem. The project includes the installation of a separated sewer system and the redevelopment of the village centre. Together, we show how complex infrastructure works can go hand in hand with safety, clear communication and respect for the local environment.

This exemplary project puts transparency, tidiness and neighbourhood involvement at its core. As engineering consultancy, Sweco is responsible for the hydraulic study and the technical design, while safeguarding the coherence between water management, mobility and public space. By smartly combining underground sewer works with a high-quality redesign of the public realm, we help build a village that is liveable, safe and future-proof.

Visit us on Open Construction Site Day

Discover on Sunday 31 May how infrastructure, water management and village renewal come together. Register here for a visit to the NETwork construction site in Veltem‑Beisem.

• Morning: guided site tour
  With expert guidance, discover what exactly is changing in the village centre of Veltem‑Beisem and how the works impact the village today and in the future. Registration required.
• Afternoon: creative activity
  Paint the sewer pipes together before they are installed underground and literally leave your mark on the project.

Added value for the village, water systems and quality of life

The Veltem‑Beisem project goes beyond essential sewer works. By intelligently combining underground infrastructure with above-ground redevelopment, a high-quality village centre is created with more room for social interaction, green spaces and active mobility. Low-traffic streets, wider cycle paths and sustainable green areas ensure a safer and more pleasant environment for residents and visitors.

Significant progress is also made in water management. Thanks to the separated sewer system and the use of wadi systems, rainwater is collected and infiltrated locally. This makes the village centre more resilient to climate change while simultaneously enhancing quality of life.

Photos: © StudioFossiel | Aquafin