The tarmac and concrete on the carriageway will be replaced with cobblestones, and the pavements will be resurfaced with new paving slabs. Where possible, we aim to incorporate greenery into the streetscape, such as green strips. The public space will also be disconnected
The water from your toilet, shower and kitchen drain ends up in the sewer system. This wastewater is treated at the treatment plant. Rainwater currently also flows into this sewer system. By installing an infiltration sewer, the rainwater is collected in a separate sewer system so that it is gradually absorbed into the groundwater. During heavy rainfall, this reduces the impact on the environment and means less wastewater needs to be treated at the treatment plant.
The work on Tulpenlaan provides a good opportunity to disconnect your home’s rainwater pipes from the mains drainage system as well. You can direct rainwater onto the street or collect it in your garden. By disconnecting your pipes, you’re helping to protect the environment. Visit www.apeldoorn.nl/klimaat to find out how disconnection works in Apeldoorn.
On 24 October, a residents’ evening was held to discuss the redevelopment of Tulpenlaan. Many residents attended. We are delighted with the good turnout and the many comments and questions we received.
During the residents’ evening, residents gave their feedback on the initial design. Below are some of the topics that were discussed.
In our original design, we proposed narrowing the carriageway from 5.90 metres to 5.30 metres. We did this in order to widen both pavements. This led several residents to express concerns about whether their garages and driveways would still be easily accessible. We have looked into this and believe these concerns are justified. We have therefore narrowed the carriageway to 5.60 metres instead of 5.30 metres in the revised design. This allows us to make the pavement on one side 30 cm wider (one paving stone), ensuring that garages and driveways remain easily accessible.
Several residents have asked us about the possibility of creating a front-of-house garden. This is certainly possible in some cases. If residents wish to do so, they can let the project manager know (see contact details in the letter). The project manager will assess the situation. If there is sufficient space for a façade garden, we will create it whilst the street is being redesigned. We will work with you to decide on the plants to be included. Once it has been created, the homeowner will be responsible for maintaining the façade garden.
The works will be carried out in phases. The contractor will start at Koninginnelaan and work towards Loseweg in phases. The requirements of the emergency services will be taken into account.
Whilst work is being carried out in your neighbourhood, you will temporarily be unable to access your home by car. You can park your car in another street or further down the same street. Your home will still be accessible on foot or by bike.
Around 10 days before work begins, you will receive a letter containing information about the schedule, phasing and access. This letter will also tell you where you can place your waste bin whilst we are carrying out work at your property.
Before we start the work, we will arrange for structural surveys to be carried out to document the structural condition of your property. This will enable us to prove, in the event of any damage occurring during the work, that it was not present before the work began.
Naturally, the contractor carrying out the work will proceed with caution, but as there are many older buildings on Tulpenlaan, we are taking this precautionary measure before the work begins.
A structural survey is a record of all structural defects in an adjacent house or plot of land, set out in writing and supported by photographs. The camera will always zoom in on any defects; your personal belongings will therefore not appear in the photographs. The report can only be viewed by the owner/occupier of the property and the local authority.
We will let you know in advance who will be visiting you and when for this structural survey.
Where possible, we have amended the design in response to comments from residents. Take a look at it revised design (PDF, 1.7 MB)
In week 2, residents received a letter providing an update. In it, we explained that the schedule had unfortunately been delayed.
Liander is set to replace gas pipes and electricity cables on Tulpenlaan. We will only be able to start the redevelopment once Liander’s work has been completed. Unfortunately, Liander has recently indicated that they will not be able to commence their work on Tulpenlaan in the near future. As a result, we will not be able to start the redevelopment in 2025. We are very disappointed by this.
We are continuing our discussions with Liander regarding the schedule. As soon as we have a clearer idea of a specific timeframe for the work, we will inform residents of Tulpenlaan.
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