Zeeland works - Impuls Zeeland

Zeeland works
Everything that makes the ideal business environment
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N.V. Economische Impuls Zeeland........................................ 8
Klaaswaal
Stad aan
‘t Haringvliet
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Numansdorp
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Den Bommel
N5
N599
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Willemstad
Achthuizen
Oude-Tonge
Schouwen-Duiveland/Tholen region................................ 14
NN22
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Schouwen-Duiveland/Tholen business parks........... 18
Dinteloord
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Oud Gastel
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Walcheren region............................................................................... 22
Kruisland
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Tholen
Walcheren business parks.......................................................... 26
A1
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Halsteren
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A4
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N262
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BERGEN OP
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De Bevelanden region.................................................................. 30
De Bevelanden business parks.............................................34
Vliegbasis
Vliegbasis
Woensdrecht
Woensdrecht
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N289
Hoogerheide
Woensdrecht
Huijbergen
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Ossendrecht
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Kalmthout
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Zeeuws-Vlaanderen region...................................................... 38
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Zeeuws-Vlaanderen business parks.................................... 42
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Zeeland Seaports.............................................................................. 46
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You can visit Concert at Sea
and invite your business relations along too.
Zeeland, a province that
means business
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Zeeland literally means “sea land”, not surprisingly as half of the province consists of land
and the other half of water. The contours of Zeeland and its horizon have been formed
over the centuries by the interplay of sea, water, wind and currents. Zeeland is positioned
strategically between the ports of Rotterdam and Antwerp, on the Westerschelde estuary.
This province is perfect for doing business, working and living! Zeeland has excellent
transport connections, clean beaches kilometres long, two seaports, some major players in
the process industry, a strong SME sector, a well-developed logistical network and tourist
industry, and plenty of affordable space for new developments.
Zeeland, a province that is perfect
for doing business, working and living
Zeeland is within easy reach of the
Many Zeelanders commute every day to the
level, from vocational programmes to uni-
Randstad conurbation and the Benelux in
province of Noord-Brabant or the Randstad
versity education. Particularly worth men-
general. Not only there is hardly any traf-
conurbation, but would prefer to work in
tioning are the Technum College (a regi-
fic congestion on the road, there are also
their own province. This relatively substan-
onal training centre) and HZ University
good links by water and rail.
tial volume of outgoing commuters is an
of Applied Sciences. HZ teaches degrees
opportunity for new businesses.
that are not available anywhere else in
the Netherlands, for example in Water
The deep-water ports of Vlissingen and
Terneuzen jointly form Zeeland Seaports,
Living in Zeeland
Management,
one of the fastest-growing port areas in
Zeeland is an attractive place to live. Each
Management and Tourism. Middelburg is
Europe. A number of container terminals
of the former islands has kept its own uni-
home to the Roosevelt Academy, an inter-
have been added over the past few years,
que character, but all offer peace and quiet,
nationally-oriented higher education insti-
including ones for Verbrugge, Scaldia and
and space. There is plenty to enjoy, including
tute with a broadly based curriculum.
Dow. Indeed, transport in Zeeland can gen-
the “salty specials” like mussels and oysters.
uinely be called multimodal.
There are hushed villages and historic towns.
There are a number of academic univer-
But Zeeland’s charm is not just due to the
sities only a short distance from Zeeland,
Zeeland Seaports (as the name sug-
clear air, calm and space, it is the combination
including those in Rotterdam, Eindhoven
gests) has open access to the North Sea.
of that with culture, adventurous sports and
(University of Technology), Tilburg and the
The ports of both Vlissingen and Terneuzen
lively, friendly beach bars, for you are never
Belgian cities of Antwerp and Ghent.
lie on the Westerschelde estuary, the main
far from the sea and the beach in Zeeland.
waterway in Zeeland. It provides inland
What is more, this province gets more hours
The Zeeland hospitals collaborate closely
shipping with an excellent gateway to
of sunshine than anywhere else in the
with hospitals in Antwerp and Ghent.
the inland waterways of Europe. The port
Netherlands. That means lots of opportuni-
The province is a trendsetter in small-
of Vlissingen is accessible for ships with
ties for fun on land and in the water. And that
scale accommodation for the elderly.
draughts of up to 16.5 metres, and vessels
does not just mean fishing, sailing and water-
Furthermore, various initiatives aimed at
with draughts of up to 12.5 metres can
skiing - the Delta is also a paradise for divers.
combining recreation and healthcare in
Both ports are connected to the rail net-
a wide range of options in the towns, inclu-
work and are also conveniently situated
ding the theatres. The province is home to
for transport by road. The Vlissingen port
a number of cultural festivals in the summer
area is close to the A58 motorway, which
and autumn. Zeeland has modern shopping
runs from west to east through the western
centres and all the amenities necessary for
part of the province Noord-Brabant, giving
comfortable living. Nor should its culinary
access to the Randstad, Belgium and the
highlights be forgotten: Zeeland has a remar-
Ruhr area. The N62, the road link to the
kable number of Michelin-star restaurants for
Belgian province Flanders and northern
such a small province.
currently
Vitality
being
developed and marketed.
© Willem Woznitza for DNA image bank at www.laatzeelandzien.nl
If you are looking for entertainment, there is
is
or
an innovative fashion are currently being
also moor in Terneuzen.
France,
Maintenance
widened.
Flanders and northern France are the pri-
The houses are very affordable, both to buy
mary hinterland for the port of Terneuzen.
and to rent, especially when compared with
the Randstad.
Labour market
Another factor attracting businesses to
What is also worth noting is that Zeeland is
Zeeland is the labour market. The working
a safe province to live in. The crime statistics
population in Zeeland is highly qualified,
are low and children can play outside without
while Zeelanders have a long-standing
any problems.
reputation for their work ethic and high
productivity.
Facilities
Zeeland has educational facilities at every
Pilot boat
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N.V. Economische
Impuls Zeeland
N.V. Economische Impuls Zeeland (Impuls) is an organisation committed to developing
a balanced economic structure in Zeeland and a solid competitive position in the long
term. Impuls does this by focusing on the sectors that are current strengths while at
the same time investing in the development of sectors with potential for the future.
The organisation also works on creating jobs for Zeeland’s working population and
making them accessible. The emphasis is on jobs that will continue to offer a challenge
and prospects in the longer term.
Impuls seeks to attract new businesses through PR and by targeted canvassing.
An essential part of this is providing useful information to interested companies.
Impuls is the right organisation for new businesses to contact, whether they want
information about the labour market in Zeeland, business parks, tax breaks or the
quality of life - which is guaranteed in Zeeland anyway!
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Make it in Zeeland
Economische Impuls Zeeland was foun-
offices or other business premises.
also be of use to Dutch businesses
ded in 2007 with the aim of boosting the
The new website www.uwpand.nl
wishing to start up new operations.
Zeeland economy. Impuls does this by
provides extensive information about
The development company Impuls also
collaborating with educational instituti-
the various Zeeland municipalities and
gives advice on the best organisational
ons, public authorities and businesses in
business parks. Business people can
structure.
innovative projects. Impuls also actively
also access the site themselves and
searches for businesses that can add
search the database to see what
something to the Zeeland economy. Impuls
property is available in Zeeland.
has a lot to offer businesses interested in
relocating to Zeeland.
• Choice of location
• Tax advice
Impuls can obtain tax advice for businesses. It also helps foreign companies
• Legal entity
setting up a branch in the Netherlands
Impuls offers support in setting up a
to get the best possible structure from
new legal entity, which will often be
a tax point of view.
Impuls provides advice and assistance
a B.V. (private limited company under
in finding the right location in Zeeland.
Dutch law). This is particularly relevant
This could be a free plot for building on,
to non-Dutch companies, but might
• Labour market
Impuls provides information about the
labour market in Zeeland. Furthermore,
it offers support with the recruitment
and selection of staff, secondment and
other relevant HR matters.
• Subsidies
The Netherlands has many subsidy
schemes, not just for technology and
innovation, but also in other areas such
as export and staffing. There is always
the option of a quick scan.
• Licences and permits
Impuls offers support in obtaining
various licences and permits, such as
an environmental licence or work and
residence permits for foreign workers.
• Zeeland network
Impuls will make sure a new business
gets introduced to the close-knit Zeeland
network. Wherever possible, contacts
will be made and introductions arranged with existing parties in Zeeland to
explore opportunities for collaboration.
Economische Impuls Zeeland covers all
aspects of setting up a business in the
province. Business people can count on per-
Imtech
sonal attention throughout the settlement
process and beyond, because “Companies
go where they are wanted. And stay where
they are appreciated!”
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HEMI STORE INTERIORS
Location: Tholen | Activity: Designing the
layout for store formats.
VAN TRIER EUROPE BV
Location: Tholen | Activity: Hire and sale of
conveyor belts.
4
N9
5
2 BUDELPACK POORTVLIET BV
Location: Poortvliet | Activity: Delivering contract
packing capacity and innovative packing concepts.
N403
HOME FURNISHING MALL POORTVLIET
Location: Poortvliet | Activity: Home furnishings
stores.
6 MARCONI ORANJE BV
Location: Tholen | Activity: Installation of cabling
and piping systems.
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N7
1 ZEELANDIA HJ DOELEMAN
Location: Zierikzee | Activity: Zeelandia is
specialised in the development, production, sale
and distribution of bakery ingredients for bread,
cakes and pastries.
ANTWERPEN
A11
12
50
N290
ZELZATE
Eeklo
Schouwen-Duiveland/Tholen
Heikant
Zuiddorpe
N252
N4
Sint-Jansteen
N49
E34
Maldegem
Sas van
Gent
Westdorpe
15
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Clinge
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Oost-Vlaanderen
Be lg ië
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Zandberg
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Axel
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N D E R Nieuw-Namen
V L A A
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Spui
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Ter Hole
N258
Moerkerke
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1
Sluiskil
89
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Lamswaarde
2
N25
Zandstraat
Ossendrecht
Kuitaart
16
14
Huijbergen
N2
N689
Hengstdijk
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Westaanderen
Woensdrecht
Rilland
10
TERNEUZEN
7
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Nieuwdorp
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Tholen
Kloetinge
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1 RABOBANK GROUP
Location: Vlissingen, Goes, Kapelle, Hulst, Terneuzen
and Sluis | Activity: Bank.
2 SCHELDE MARINEBOUW
Location: Vlissingen | Activity: Shipbuilding.
3 PHILIPS LIGHTING BV/DEVITRITE FABRIEK
Location: Middelburg | Activity: Philips Lighting
Vitrite produces lamp bases. Together with the
factory in Poland, Philips Lighting Bielsko,
it supplies lamp bases to other Philips sites
and third parties both in Europe
and beyond.
it also runs a coal-fired power station with bio fuel
combustion, a gas turbine and a wind farm.
4 ZEELAND REFINERY
(formerly Total Raffinaderij Nederland NV)
Location: Vlissingen | Activity: Oil refinery.
5 GROUP 4 SECURICOR
(formerly Randon Beveiliging)
Location: Goes | Activity: G4S is one of the three
biggest security firms in the Netherlands. Around
80 percent of its turnover is from the supply of
commercial security services to companies in the
transport, media and telecommunications sectors,
public authorities and events. The company
also offers surveillance services and operates an
incident room.
5 VERBRUGGE ZEELAND TERMINALS
Location: Ritthem | Activity: Port company.
6 SCHELDEBOUW BV
Location: Middelburg | Activity: Construction.
7 EASTMAN CHEMICAL MIDDELBURG
Location: Middelburg | Activity: Production, sale
and distribution of plastics, chemicals and fibres
for the food and packing industries in Europe,
the Middle East and Africa.
8 NORTH SAFETY PRODUCTS EUROPE B.V.
Location: Middelburg | Activity: Manufacture and
distribution of personal protective equipment.
6 MCCAIN FOODS HOLLAND
Location: ‘s-Heer Arendskerke | Activity: Specialised
in potato products, potatoes, potato crisps and
snacks, meals, pizzas, salads, sauces and soups.
7 DELTA NV
Location: Goes | Activity: IT company.
WOLTER & DROS GOES
Location: Goes | Activity: Electrical engineering firm.
8
ARKEMA VLISSINGEN
Location: Vlissingen | Activity: Production of basic
organic chemicals.
9
HEEREMA VLISSINGEN BV
Location: Vlissingen | Activity: Heerema Fabrication
Group is a reputable company specialising in designing, manufacturing, installing and connecting up
complicated steel constructions and putting them
into operation.
Zeeuws-Vlaanderen
10
De Bevelanden
1 ROOMPOT HOLDING COMPANY
Location: Kamperland | Activity: This group’s main
business is running holiday parks in the Netherlands
and Germany.
2 LAMBWESTON/MEIJER VOF
Location: Kruiningen | Activity: LWM is one
of Europe’s biggest producers of frozen potato
products and a major supplier of innovative frozen
potato specialties. It has an annual capacity of
500,000 tonnes of finished products and it employs
around 1,000 people. LWM supplies many large
international clients in the food-service, fast-food
and retail segments.
3 THERMPHOS INTERNATIONAL B.V.
Location: Vlissingen-Oost | Activity: Chemical
industry.
4 EPZ NV
Location: Borsele | Activity: EPZ is the biggest
producer of electricity in Zeeland. It is a unique
company in a special place. EPZ not only operates
the only nuclear power plant in the Netherlands,
1 DOW BENELUX B.V.
Location of Benelux headquarters: Terneuzen
Activity: Chemicals - R&D and production of chemicals and plastics.
2 YARA SLUISKIL BV
Location: Sluiskil | Activity: Producer of high-quality
nitrogen fertilisers and liquid calcium.
3 NECKERMANN BV
Location: Sint Jansteen | Activity: Neckermann.com
is one of the biggest mail-order companies in the
Netherlands and Belgium. More than 80,000 articles
are on offer in catalogues, mail-shots and through
the Internet, and most of them can be delivered
within 24 hours from the logistics centres in
Sint Jansteen.
4 MORRESWONEN
Location: Hulst | Activity: Sale of furniture.
CARGILL BENELUX
Location: Sas van Gent | Activity: Cargill is involved
in the production, processing and distribution of
food ingredients and agricultural products. Cargill
BV employs around 2,300 people in the Netherlands
and is one of the country’s 20 largest companies.
5
7 ELOPAK
Location: Terneuzen | Activity: Manufacturing cardboard and plastic packing materials.
8 SYNDUS GROUP
Location: Terneuzen | Activity: Design, manufacture and installation of steel constructions; design,
manufacture and installation of glass-reinforced
plastic (GRP) piping systems; sale of plastic
security gates; production and sale of GRP grid
walkways; sale, installation and service of Boge
electrical screw compressors for the Zeeland province; hire of mobile cranes, mini cranes, mobile
folding cranes, self-propelled cherry pickers and
scissor lifts, compressors, small engines, welding
equipment, telescopic handlers, forklift trucks,
drive plates and industrial tools.
9 VROON B.V.
Location: Breskens | Activity: Shipping company.
10 PABO BV
Location: Walsoorden | Activity: Mail-order company,
erotica.
11 DE HOOP TERNEUZEN
Location: Terneuzen | Activity: The group is a supplier
and producer of raw materials, finished products and
services to the construction industry.
12 H4A BOUW & INFRA BV
Location: Sas van Gent, with branches in Axel,
Hulst, Kloosterzande, Borsele and Goes.
Activities: Operations in the building and infrastructure sector in the broadest sense.
13 PHILIPS LIGHTING
Location: Terneuzen | Activity: Production of
starters for fluorescent tubes. Gas discharge
lamps are lights, such as fluorescent tubes, that
need a starter to get them going. They cannot be
connected directly to the mains and only work in
series with an electromagnetic ballast. The starter
provides a defined voltage peak that initiates the
gas discharge in the fluorescent tube.
14 VERBRUGGE TERNEUZEN TERMINALS
Location: Terneuzen | Activity: Port company.
15 OUTOKUMPU STAINLESS BV
Location: Westdorpe (Kanaal zone)
Company: Outokumpu is part of the Finnish
multinational Outokumpu Oy.
16 ZORGSAAM
Location: Terneuzen | Activity: Healthcare organisation serving Zeeuws-Vlaanderen.
6 GDF SUEZ/Cofely
Location: Terneuzen | Activity: Technical services.
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Its splendour, the inspiring calm of its countryside
and its remarkable nature, on land and in the water,
make this region stand out.
13
Splendour surrounded by water
Schouwen-Duiveland and Tholen
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Tholen and Schouwen-Duiveland passed the stage of being a well-kept secret long ago.
A large number of companies and employees from the province Noord-Brabant and
the Randstad conurbation have discovered what the two municipalities have to offer:
very affordable housing, good facilities and attractive options for the establishment or
relocation of businesses looking for space. What is more, this region stands out through
its splendour, the inspiring calm of its countryside and its remarkable nature, both on
land and in the water.
We can find everything we need here,
including good staff
Wouter de Vries
YourSurprise.com
Being at most one hour driving away from
Picturesque or modern
the Randstad, Noord-Brabant or Flanders,
Large-scale residential areas would not fit
You do not have to go all the
Schouwen-Duiveland and Tholen’s shelte-
with the region’s rural character.
way to Zierikzee for a gift with a
red position makes life in this northern part
Even so, there is still plenty of room for
personal touch in the form of a
of Zeeland very pleasant. The water every-
new buildings. Zierikzee is developing
photo, text or sound fragment, but
where enhances the feeling of open space.
two new districts, for instance, each with
that is where YourSurprise.com is
The North Sea and the Oosterschelde,
its own personality. One, Waterwijk to the
located. This internet company,
Krammer and Grevelingen expanses of
west of the town centre, contains a wide
which delivers surprise presents
water form the natural boundaries of the
range of modern homes, from port houses
in the Netherlands, Belgium,
two municipalities. The system of dams
and apartments to sociable houses grou-
France, Germany and the UK, has
and other storm barriers known as the
ped around a courtyard. The other district,
no need for shop premises. The
Delta Works also means that these days,
Noorderpolder to the north, is made up of
orders are handled in Zierikzee
Tholen and Schouwen-Duiveland can easily
the two areas De Velden and De Lanen,
with the support of ten other
be reached from different directions.
and has a look based on the popular archi-
locations in the Netherlands.
tecture of the 1930s.
Why Zeeland? Wouter: “When you
Economic activity
In addition to these new developments,
are starting up, you choose the
There is plenty of economic activity in these
new homes are also being built within the
region where your network is as
municipalities. The villages on the former
existing residential areas of the villages
that is where you will find people
island of Tholen are able to satisfy the daily
and Zierikzee. There is a diverse selection
who can help you. We now have
shopping requirements of its inhabitants
of existing houses, too, available to let or
about 20 employees and we can
while the town of Tholen has a wide range
to buy, from picturesque, small homes on
find everything we need here,
of shops, as have Sint-Annaland and Sint-
the outskirts of the villages to splendid old
including good staff! We have no
Maartensdijk. The business parks offer a
merchants’ houses in Zierikzee centre. And
problem getting sales staff, IT
varied assortment of products and services.
how about those impressive farms in the
specialists and designers, people
Retail and repairs are the largest sectors in
flat countryside?
with the right mentality who are
not afraid of change and progress.
terms of employment along with agriculture
and fishery. Industry and professional services
The municipality of Tholen also has a wide
Another advantage is the short
are a close second.
range of homes on offer. In particular, there
lines of communication in Zeeland:
Schouwen-
are numerous different options in the town
they know us at HZ University of
Duiveland are the retail sector and tourism.
of Tholen. Detached and semi-detached
Applied Sciences, which gives us
As the main town, Zierikzee has a wide range
homes are being built in the Stadszicht dis-
access to good trainees and poten-
of shops, but there are numerous retail out-
trict on the edge of the town while there
tial new employees.”
lets to be found in the tourist area known as
are fantastic homes available on the water’s
“Kop van Schouwen” (the top of Schouwen).
edge along the Eendracht and Schelde-
A notable feature of this municipality is the
Rhine Canal, with views of the water and
cipality is also working on redeveloping the
relatively large number of firms in the profes-
the marina. Small-scale urban infill projects
aging business park Noord, turning it into
sional services sector.
in the centre of this historic fortified town
a residential area with supermarkets to be
are planned for execution soon. The muni-
called VesteTuin.
The
biggest
employers
on
There are promising schemes for new
development in Sint-Annaland around the
port, including plans for single-family houses behind the dyke and apartments with
a view of the water. Recreational developments are planned on the south side of
Tholen, at Gorishoek, including an increase in recreational accommodation and an
indoor swimming pool.
Hemi, Tholen
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Region
d
Schouwen-Duiveland an
Education
Most
of
the
towns
Schouwen-Duiveland
and
and
versity). The town of Tholen is home to the
Roosendaal. The public transport time-
on
Westerpoort College, a Protestant secon-
table is designed to fit in with the local
have
dary school. This school offers three levels
school hours.
villages
Tholen
Tholen
their own primary schools, either public
of pre-vocational secondary education.
schools or schools with a Christian charac-
Other pupils attend secondary schools out-
ter. Secondary school pupils on Schouwen-
side the region.
Both young and old all in good health
Duiveland have the option of Pontes Pieter
Young people interested in vocational
Schouwen-Duiveland and Tholen look after
Zeeman in Zierikzee. This school group
education at a regional centre or a uni-
their inhabitants, with a range of amenities
offers practical and vocational education as
versity of applied science will find plenty
for both young and old. There are play-
well as general education through to VWO+
of options in the nearby towns, including
groups and crèches in both municipalities,
(preparatory schooling for an academic uni-
Goes, Middelburg, Bergen op Zoom and
for instance, plus after-school care facilities
for older children. Service flats, sheltered
accommodation and residential care centres
for the elderly are found all over the region,
enabling the old to carry on living as close
as possible to their own town or village.
Many built-up areas have their own GPs,
some of them also have a pharmacy. Both
municipalities have a GP out-of-hours service
Leen Noordhoek
for the evenings and weekends. Nor do inhabitants need to leave Tholen or Schouwen-
Noordhoek
Duiveland to find a dentist, physiotherapist, homeopath or residential care agency.
The region’s flourishing clubs and societies
form a solid base for its quality of life.
Noordhoek earns its money under the
was started, in the wake of the con-
water’s surface. This international
struction of the storm surge barriers.
Just a bit different
company with 85 permanent employ-
We also chose this location because
Shopping
ees and around 100 hired workers has
Zierikzee is centrally positioned
Tholen
its headquarters in Zierikzee. “The
between Rotterdam and Antwerp: both
The small scale and idiosyncratic nature of
centre of the world,” according to
cities are less than three quarters of
the shops makes the retail sector, both in
Leen Noordhoek. This is where all the
an hour away by car.” We operate in a
the towns of Zierikzee and Tholen and in
underwater work on oil rigs and civil
specialist market and we would like to
the villages, very different to that in larger
engineering work are coordinated.
keep the know-how we acquire through
places. Many shops have a unique assort-
our projects for our own company
ment. The presence of (larger) supermar-
“We have had branches in Indonesia,
and staff. But that is not easy as it is
kets and branches of familiar chains ensu-
Singapore and the Middle East, and
currently difficult to get people with
res the range on offer is comprehensive.
in the Netherlands in Amsterdam and
an applied university degree in our spe-
Zierikzee centre, with its many unu-
Nieuw Beijerland, but in the end we
cialised field. It should be said that our
sual boutiques, and the neighbouring
made a conscious decision to operate
clients like to come to us for meetings,
Boerenweg business park, intended for
from a base in Zeeland. That is partly
preferably around 11 o’clock so that
large-scale retail outlets, attract a great
because our roots are here. My parents
they can go somewhere afterwards to
deal of custom on Schouwen-Duiveland.
used to run a number of ferry services
savour Zeeland’s Salty Specials*.
Renesse centre is also popular with both
in Zeeland, but of course they were no
is
on
a
Schouwen-Duiveland
fun,
diverse
and
experience.
locals and tourists thanks to its diverse
longer needed after the Delta Works
*Zeeland’s Salty Specials: oysters,
range of shops.
were built! That was when Noordhoek
mussels, samphire, sea aster, etc.
Tholen is home to Home Furnishing Mall
Poortvliet, with no less than fourteen
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Our clients like to come to us so that they can
savour some Zeeland Salty Specials
fight against the sea and foreign invaders.
The town of Tholen with its lively marina
is still clearly recognisably a fortress town.
When the weather is good, many locals and
tourists descend on the lake of Zoommeer,
the Oester dam or recreational areas
such as Speelmansplaten. The marinas at
Stavenisse and Sint-Annaland are popular destinations for pleasure boats while
Tholen’s winding dykes attract cyclists,
especially when the many fields of cut
flowers are in bloom.
Art and culture
Artists are fascinated by the unusual
light on Schouwen. Could that be why
there are so many galleries and studios
Zeelandia
there? Every month, there are different art
routes you can follow, while the annual
Kunstschouw festival draws visitors from
all over Belgium and the Netherlands.
home furnishing stores under one roof.
course - swimming can make use of the
Visitors to the various museums can
The wide range on offer has enabled Home
many areas for water sports, some tidal
learn about the area’s history. Zierikzee’s
Furnishing Mall Poortvliet to attract visitors
and some not, some with seawater and
intimate art-house cinema, fiZi, offers a
from all over the southwest Netherlands.
some with fresh water. There are also vari-
varied programme of art-house films and
ous sports and fitness centres for working
other cultural activities for young and old
on your physical condition.
while fans of the theatre and cabaret can
Live life to the full
enjoy a selection from Zeeland’s theatre
So much space, nature and water means
loads of options for sports and exercise.
Popular holiday destination
programme in the Renesse aan Zee thea-
There are numerous clubs covering a
Schouwen-Duiveland and Tholen are a
tre. A unique theatrical variant is Stichting
range of different sports. People who pre-
popular holiday destination. The region
Historische Spelen Zierikzee Foundation’s
fer individual exercise, can choose from a
is ideally suited for cycling and hiking all
annual open-air play bringing the region’s
large number of hiking and cycling routes,
year round, with its lovely countryside and
history to life.
plus paths for horse riding and horse-
fine nature reserves and recreational areas.
Tholen has its own annual art route, in
drawn vehicles. These routes and paths
It is very pleasant in the summer months
which the artworks are displayed in his-
cross dunes, polders and beaches, skirt
to while away the time in one of the many
toric houses, churches and windmills.
the Oosterschelde estuary and go through
lively marinas, or on or next to the water.
The local community can enjoy plays and
Zeeland’s
And many a tourist fits in a visit to the
musical events in the various village halls.
Westerschouwen. Fans of extreme sports
Delta Works before returning home.
Zeeland’s Music School has branches in
will also be able to indulge their passion,
Schouwen-Duiveland
its
both Zierikzee and the town of Tholen.
for example on the beaches reserved just
beautiful wide beaches, fantastic dunes
The public library is also well-represented
for them at Schouwen.
and typical Zeeland nature. It is worth
in these municipalities, with seven bran-
All that water in the region is a chal-
exploring the circular villages, each with
ches and a library bus service.
lenge for devotees of water sports. The
its own history, or the towns of Zierikzee
Oosterschelde estuary and the Grevelingen
and Brouwershaven1 with their many listed
1 Brouwershaven was formerly
body of water are known as hot spots for
buildings.
a ‘smalstad’, a small settlement with
divers, while anyone interested in sailing,
The villages on the former island of Tholen
borough rights but no representation
surfing, wakeboarding, fishing and - of
bear the marks of their centuries-long
in provincial government
largest
forest,
Boswachterij
is
known
for
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Schouwen-Duiveland an
Region
Tholen
EUROPOORT
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Business parks
Schouwen-Duiveland and Tholen have plenty of room for new businesses in the
regional business parks around the town of Tholen and Zierikzee. The business
parks in the vicinity of the villages are intended for local companies.
Building
density
Max. building
height
Type of park
Outside storage:
yes/no
Environmental
category
Straalweg II Business Park,
Zierikzee
70%
9.5 to 10.5m
new park
yes
max. 4
Business Park, Zierikzee
70%
10.5m
new park
not in the
display zone
3.2
75%
10m
mixed
no
max 4.1
Business park
Schouwen-Duiveland
Tholen
Tholen regional business
park Welgelegen
Zierikzee has land available immediately in
cifically for offices. The Business Park is
recently added to this site, which offers
the Straalweg II business park, intended
aimed especially at business people who
space for standard business activities and
for businesses up to environmental cate-
are interested in spatial quality, companies
large-scale retail operations. Welgelegen
gory 4. Plots start at 1,000m2.
that want to become a calling card for the
has a strategic location between the cities
municipality.
of Rotterdam and Antwerp, only 6 kilometres from the new A4 motorway. The first
The Business Park, where development
work is currently in full swing, has 6
Welgelegen business park in the vicinity of
phase of this motorway was completed
hectares available for building. Another
Tholen town has around 2,000m2 in plots
in 2008 and the second phase is due for
1.5 hectares have been designated spe-
available. More than 14 hectares were
completion in 2013.
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Walcheren’s many facets mean it has much to offer
as a place to live, work and relax.
21
Fun and peace go hand in hand
Walcheren
Walcheren consists of the municipalities of Middelburg, Veere and Vlissingen.
Together, Middelburg and Vlissingen together form the largest urban area in
Zeeland while Veere is the province’s main municipality for tourism. Walcheren’s
many facets mean it has much to offer as a place to live, work and relax. It has a
mix of busy, lively areas and peaceful, spacious areas.
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Being based in Zeeland is not
an obstacle to doing business far away
Bram Minderhoud
Adriaanse van der Weel
Walcheren is encircled by the water of the
law firm
tions. There are around 4 million overnight
North Sea, the Westerschelde estuary and
stays by holidaymakers each year in cam-
“Law is a people business and
the lake of Veere. The main motorway is
ping sites and hotels. Other economic main-
people like to live in Zeeland.”
the A58, the link between the region and
stays are agriculture, trade and industry.
An apt remark made by Bram
the province of Noord-Brabant. Antwerp
The town of Middelburg is a centre for
Minderhoud LLM of the law firm
and Rotterdam are within easy reach
public services and organisations offering
Adriaanse van der Weel. This
via the A4 motorway. The recently built
professional services. It houses the provin-
Zeeland firm came into being more
Westerschelde tunnel means there is also
cial government, the water board and the
than 30 years ago through a merger
easy access to Walcheren from Zeeuws-
Directorate-General of Public Works as well
and has since become one of the top
Vlaanderen, the Belgian ports and northern
as the district court and many banks, estate
50 firms in the Netherlands. Being
France. The construction of the new N57
agents,
and
based in Zeeland is not an obstacle
provincial road has created a direct link
accountancy firms. Trade and industry are
to doing business a long way away
to the mouth of the river Rhine. Zeeland
also well represented in this municipality.
and Adriaanse van der Weel’s busi-
Airport and the ports in Vlissingen-Oost
Vlissingen lies on the Westerschelde estuary
ness extends as far as Delfzijl in the
(Zeeland Seaports) also lie on Walcheren.
and has traditionally had an important func-
far north of the Netherlands.
There is a direct rail link to Rotterdam,
tion as a port town. There is a large indus-
Schiphol airport and Amsterdam from the
trial area around the Sloe port with indus-
“Zeeland is a good base for our
NS Intercity stations in Middelburg and
trial and logistics businesses. Vlissingen is
work. I am originally from Zeeland
Vlissingen.
also the home port for a large number of
and I feel at home here. I appreci-
fishing boats.
ate the small scale and short lines
administrative
businesses
Economic activity
of communication as that means
Walcheren gives business people the room
Living
to do what they are good at: doing busi-
There
ness. Favourable commercial conditions
Walcheren when it comes to living accom-
have a branch there as well. Here,
and a strong economic structure are crucial
modation. The options range from living
we are able to attract good people
elements here. There is a varied assortment
in a town to one of the friendly villages in
who acquire a lot of specific exper-
of commercial sites available in several
the Walcheren countryside. Indeed, there
tise. We want to keep these people
different business parks for businesses of
is a diverse range of homes on offer in the
and cash in on that expertise,
all sizes, both new companies and establis-
region, ranging from historic canal-side hou-
which is why we have also opened
hed names.
ses to modern waterfront homes, and from
a branch in Rotterdam. That lets
apartments to rustic farmhouses, both to let
us serve more clients and offer our
Sectors
and to buy, and in different price categories.
staff opportunities for growth, with
Tourism plays a significant role in Veere
Vlissingen has the best boulevard in the
even better career prospects.”
municipality, with the lovely, clean beaches
Netherlands, and it is justifiably seen as the
of Domburg, Oostkapelle, Vrouwenpolder,
town’s calling card. Here, Vlissingen’s inha-
Westkapelle and Zoutelande as major attrac-
bitants and visitors to the town can enjoy
you get results more quickly than in
is
something
for
everyone
on
the Randstad - although we do now
views of the sea and beach all year round. It
is not surprising that property in Vlissingen
is so much in demand. Scheldekwartier, a
new district with 1,900 homes, is due to be
developed over the next ten years on the
site of the former Koninklijke Schelde Group
shipyard. Vlissingen also has a number of
different renovation and residential housing
projects, which ensure that the municipality
is constantly rejuvenating and adapting to
changing circumstances.
Boot & Buteijn, Vlissingen
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Region
Walcheren
The little town of Veere has an illustrious past.
the Admiraal De Ruyter Hospital in Vlissingen.
Evidence of this is to be seen in the splendid
There are also various residential care com-
merchants’ houses and storage houses with
plexes, care centres and nursing homes.
their impressive façades along the quayside
Rob Jeras
Weststrate
or around the market square. There is room
Shopping
for modern residential property in the muni-
Shopping on Walcheren is a pleasant
cipality’s newly built residential districts, such
experience. The region has an above-
as in Zanddijk.
average selection of shops thanks to the
influence of tourism, from arty boutiques
Middelburg combines the allure of the past with
and bric-a-brac markets to major national
Rob Jeras and Krijno Davidse and
new districts with a modern look. One example
chain stores. The shops in the seaside
their 25 employees at Weststrate
is the residential district of Veersepoort, which
resort of Domburg are open seven days
supply ‘everything’ that might be
was designed by the renowned architect
a week all year round, as are the shops
needed in the office, including
Herman Herzberger. Here, homes with modern
in the De Mortiere home furnishing centre
packaging in all shapes and sizes.
designs mix with water and nature. Another
in Middelburg.
Rob is almost surprised at the ques-
example is the new residential district of
tion. “Why Zeeland? The Zeeland
Mortiere. In addition, the municipality is con-
Recreation and tourism
mentality, of course. But I’m sure I’m
stantly investing in maintaining the appeal of
Walcheren is very popular with tourists,
not the first to say that. How would
the existing parts of the town and increasing
especially in the summer, and this has led
I describe it? Determined, down-
the quantity of rented accommodation and
to a large number of facilities for the visi-
to-earth, practice what you preach.
sheltered accommodation.
tors. Not only are there numerous hotels,
But I’m also thinking about what it’s
camping sites both large and small, and
like to live here for me, our staff and
Amenities
marinas, the region also has lots of attracti-
their families. My business partner
The Walcheren municipalities attach great
ons for visitors of all ages.
Krijno, who was born and bred in
importance to good amenities for education,
Zeeland, came back to Zeeland from
welfare and retail.
the Randstad for that reason. This
province is also attractive because
Education
of the physical space available for
The
businesses, and it is relatively cheap
Walcheren are excellent. There are count-
too: in Middelburg we have room for
less primary schools, both faith schools
7,000 pallets right next to our sales
and schools with other identities, as well as
department. Having everything at
various secondary schools offering general
a central location is efficient. Our
education and special needs schools. The
company’s accessibility is excellent
regional training centre (ROC), which provi-
with the road that has just been
des intermediate vocational education, adult
opened, and we have no problem
education and company training, is located
making deliveries throughout the
in Vlissingen. This port town is also home to
Netherlands from Zeeland.”
HZ University of Applied Sciences, offering a
educational
facilities
on
offer
on
wide range of applied degrees. Middelburg
has been able to call itself a university
town since the establishment in 2004 of
the Roosevelt Academy, a university with an
international orientation.
Healthcare and welfare
Walcheren is home to various institutions in
the field of healthcare and welfare, such as
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Vlissingen
This province is also attractive because of the physical
space available for businesses, and it is relatively cheap too
Attractions
Deltapark Neeltje Jans is a real crowdpuller with a unique recreational function.
This former working island lies in the middle of the Oosterschelde estuary and is
part of one of the most impressive technological feats of the previous century anywhere in the field of hydraulic engineering:
the storm surge barrier. Another attraction
is ZEP Middelburg, which includes Mini
Mundi and the Football Experience. Other
attractions worth a visit are the Arsenaal
with its pirate park and sea aquarium, and
the Iguana reptile house in Vlissingen.
Events
The Walcheren municipalities have a full
calendar of events so there is plenty to
choose from. Culture buffs can enjoy music,
dance and theatre during the Zeeland
Nazomer Festival, for example. Other wellknown events are Film by the Sea, the mussel-season festivities, and the various fairground events and traditional ‘ring riding’
(where riders on horseback attempt to hook
rings onto a lance) appearing at various
Vlissingen Oost
places during the summer. Many people
like wandering around on one of the many
general markets, flea markets, book markets or antique markets too.
Enjoying the surroundings
various art and culture routes taking in
Sport and exercise
Walcheren
natural
the many galleries, museums, studios and
Walcheren has a large number of sports
surroundings with many facilities. It is a
antiquarian bookshops are popular with
clubs and fitness centres. There are two
great location for hiking, cycling or sailing.
both locals and tourists. Theatre lovers
golf courses, one in Middelburg and one in
The region is ideally suited to cycling tours,
can enjoy the Middelburg theatre while
Domburg, and various modern swimming
for example in combination with a visit to
Cine City, the Vlissingen multi-screen
pools with all sorts of facilities.
the historic towns of Veere and Middelburg.
cinema complex, shows the latest films.
can
offer
wonderful
Walcheren’s many sandy beaches are an inviFood and drink
tation to sunbathe, walk along the beach,
Many friendly restaurants, pavement cafes
indulge in water sports or simply have a play,
and bars can be found in Walcheren’s
and Vlissingen’s Boulevard is a great place
towns and seaside resorts, with some-
to saunter.
thing to suit every taste and budget. They
serve typical Zeeland dishes as well as
Art and Culture
culinary delights from all over the world.
The Walcheren municipalities give a high
The eateries are often to be found in striking
priority to art and culture, as is demon-
locations
strated by the care taken in the upkeep
such
as
picturesque squares.
the
Boulevard
or
Cobelfret, Vlissingen
of their impressive listed buildings. The
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Walcheren
Region
EUROPOORT
N15
5
E2 0
A2
MAASVLAKTE
Maasland
Oostvoorne
VLAARDINGEN
Rozenburg
N1
5
N2
18
MAASSLUIS
SCH
A4
Brielle
VOORNE
Rockanje
N57
N218
HOOGVLIET
Abbenbroek
15
N
54
N2
15
N59
N6
Westdorpe
N257
56
N6
N4
50
Sint-Jansteen
Heikant
Koewacht
N290
ANTWERPEN
N403
Zuiddorpe
N252
R2
Clinge
Axel
N49
ZELZATE
0
N7
26
N217
57
N2
58
N6
8
2
A5
1
N1
Hoevenen
Zandberg
N49
E34
N9
Kapel
Graauw
A11
N49
A12
E N
N D E R Nieuw-Namen
V L A A
W S - Hulst
Z E E U
Sluiskil
89
Putte
Lamswaarde
Ter Hole
N258
Eeklo
Ossendrecht
Ve r d r o n k e n L a n d
v a n S a e f t i n g e
Paal
Vogelwaarde
Zaamslag
Sas van
Gent
Huijbergen
N2
N689
2
N25
1
3
N9
Walcheren
Woensdrecht
Rilland
A4
N290
5
N2
Maldegem
Sijsele
E3
1
N255
A58
E312
N62
Oost-Vlaanderen
België
Hoogerheide
Kuitaart
Eede
uis
Vliegbasis
Woensdrecht
Krabbendijke
Bath
Hengstdijk
N62
N410
E312
A58
Waarde
TERNEUZEN
Zandstraat
N456
broek
Kruiningen
Kloosterzande
Spui
Westanderen
Schore
Westerscheldetunnel
Philippine
Aardenburg
Wouwse
Plantage
A4
Hansweert
Baarland
Edisonpark,
Vlissingen
51
Moerkerke
N659
Walsoorden
Hoek
Draaibrug
e
Yerseke
Ellewoutsdijk
e
Wouw
Heerle
A4
Hoedekenskerke
Biervliet
N2
Lapscheure
's-Gravenpolder
Nisse
D
A N
E L
E V
Langeweegje
B
I D
Kwadendamme
Z U
Ovezande
Kenniswerf,
Vlissingen
E R E N
N61
A N D
L A IJzendijke
- V
W S
U
E
Z E
Waterlandkerkje
Oostburg
Sluis
9
N4
61
E312
N287
53
Terhofstede
Westkapelle
Schoondijke
N2
Zuidzande
Halsteren
BERGEN OP
ZOOM
's-Heerenhoek
l d
Lepelstraat
Wemeldinge
Oudelande
Hoofdplaat
Poortvliet
Biezelinge
Borssele
e
59
Tholen
Kapelle
Kruis
N2
Kloetinge
's-Heer Abtskerke
Driewegen
1
N64
OudVossemeer
89
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O
N
Nieuwvliet
Souburg,
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Breskens
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L E N
N289
N676
Groede
H o
n t
e
T H O
Mortiere,
e
Middelburg
Sint-Maartensdijk
Scherpenisse
GOES
A256
Steenbergen
2
E31
A58
Havengebied
VlissingenOost
Ritthem
t
Nieuwvliet-Bad
d
6
VLISSINGEN
a
l
Wilhelminadorp
Heinkenszand
Nieuwdorp
Cadzand
NOKKE-HEIST
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54
Fiets-Voetveer
Vlissingen-Breskens
Cadzand-Bad
‘s-Heer
Arendskerke
N
6
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Kattendijke
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Stavenisse
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A29
NoordBrabant
N65
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Nieuw en
Sint Joosland
Dinteloord
St. Annaland
6
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Nieuwerkerk
St. Philipsland
c
N25
A58
Koude
kerke
Dishoek
N2
R
s
Kleverskerke
Brigdamme
N57
Bruinisse
Oosterland
N658
Buttinge
Achthuizen
Oude-Tonge
N286
Meliskerke
Poortersweg,
Biggekerke
Zoutelande
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Vlissingen Groot ValkenisseN28
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Oud-Sabbinge
A2
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Sint Laurens
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Westkapelle
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Sommelsdijk
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WAARD
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Serooskerke
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Nieuwe-Tonge
Noordgouwe
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Westenschouwen
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Herkingen
Dreischor
Kerkwerve
Burgh
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Goudswaard
O V E R F L A K K E E
Serooskerke
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Vrouwenpolder
Zonnemaire
Nieuw-Beijerland
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Middelharnis
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Den Osse
Scharendijke
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N2
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Noordwelle
n
N2
7
Nieuw-Haamstede
HELLEVOETSLUIS
i
Stellendam
N5
Karreveld,
Koudekerke
Domburg
Oud-Bei
r
7
Renesse
Oostkapelle
N5
Ouddorp
Zompe,
Serooskerke
D
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Business parks
Business people wanting to set up a company or relocate to Walcheren have the
option of various well-equipped business parks. These parks offer attractive
high-visibility locations, the possibility of outside storage or the option of renting
smaller commercial premises.
Building
density
Max. building height
Type of park
Outside storage:
yes/no
Environmental
category
Arnestein, Middelburg
75%
12
mixed business park
yes
4
Mortiere, Middelburg
50%
10
modern park
no
3.2
Edisonpark, Vlissingen
50%
12
dual residential and
business use
no
3.1
Kenniswerf, Vlissingen
75%
16
park for knowledgeintensive businesses
no
3.1
Souburg, Vlissingen
75%
12
modern park
yes
3.2
Poortersweg,
Vlissingen
75%
12
mixed park
yes
4
Karreveld, Koudekerke
75%
7
small-scale, modern,
mixed
no
3.2
Zompe, Serooskerke
75%
7
small-scale, modern,
mixed
yes
3.2
Business park
New businesses in Middelburg can opt for
for business people wishing to combine
Poortersweg business park, right next to
Arnestein, a business park covering 150
living and work or who want to rent a limi-
the port area of Buitenhaven and the A58, is
hectares. This site is strategically located
ted amount of space in one of the multi-
a traditional park ideally suited to produc-
next to the A58 motorway and the N57
tenant business premises. There is room at
tion, construction and storage businesses.
provincial road and is designed to accom-
Kenniswerf, the area around HZ University
modate industry and other businesses.
of Applied Sciences and Zeeland’s regional
Veere’s business parks, Karreveld (Kou-
Mortiere business park, home to the ZEP
training centre, for knowledge-intensive,
dekerke) and Zompe (Serooskerke), are
leisure centre, has room for more prestigi-
innovative and service start-ups and other
intended for smaller businesses (plots up to
ous business premises.
businesses. The modern business park of
5,000m2) based in the municipality of Veere.
Souburg has high-visibility locations right
Edisonpark business park in Vlissingen is a
next to the A58 motorway for trading and
private development with location options
other companies with prestigious premises.
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The region of De Bevelanden has a flourishing, expanding economy.
There is room for business people here, both literally and figuratively.
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For living, working, recreation and
doing business
De Bevelanden
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Together, the municipalities of Borsele, Goes, Kapelle, Noord-Beveland and Reimerswaal
form De Bevelanden. This is a good region for doing business, working, living and
recreation. The huge diversity in economic activities, available housing, culture, nature
and countryside means the Bevelanden municipalities complement each other well,
creating an extremely attractive environment in which to live and work. The region
offers businesses and employees a wide range of opportunities with plenty of room for
new developments.
Bison International operates
internationally from Goes
Sjef Christiaansen
Bison international
De Bevelanden region lies at the heart
of companies and institutions with national
of Zeeland and covers the former islands
and international operations are based in
Sjef Christiaansen is still very
of
the region.
happy with Bison International’s
Noord-Beveland
and
Zuid-Beveland.
long-standing location in
The area is surrounded by water on many
sides: the Oosterschelde and Westerschelde
Living in De Bevelanden
estuaries, the North Sea and the Veere Lake.
The Bevelanden municipalities can offer
offices in Goes since 1938 and
appealing,
now has 170 staff working there.
diverse
Zeeland. The company has had
residential
areas.
The A58 (Vlissingen-Roosendaal-Eindhoven)
There is a wide range of properties to let
Internationally, Bison has 230
and A256 (Goes-Rotterdam) motorways pro-
or to buy in all shapes and sizes - deta-
employees. “We are a “big fish”
vide connections without traffic jams to the
ched properties, terraced housing and
in Zeeland and are treated with
Randstad conurbation, Noord-Brabant and
apartments. There are properties for every
all due respect here,” says the
Antwerp. It is only a short drive through
budget and every generation, from star-
director of the company, which has
the Westerschelde tunnel to the Kanaal
ters in the property market to families with
sales in no less than 60 countries.
zone in the vicinity of Terneuzen and to
children and senior citizens.
The central location within Europe
Flemish towns such as Ghent and Bruges.
The Westerschelde estuary has excellent
The options range from the town of Goes
gives the company a strategic
options for transport by water, such as
to one of the many pretty, small towns and
advantage and Bison sends
the Vlissingen-Oost ports. For transport by
villages on the two former islands, from
supplies to all over Europe from
rail, there are intercity connections from
living in one of the spacious new estates,
Zeeland. The ports of Antwerp and
Goes, Kapelle and Kruiningen to Rotter-
such as Zuidhoek in Kapelle, Over de Dijk
Rotterdam are good options for
dam, Schiphol Airport and Amsterdam,
in Heinkenszand, Steehof in Yerseke or
transport by sea while Bison can
for example.
Mannee/Aria in Goes, to living in one of
use the airports of Amsterdam
the region’s many historic houses.
or Brussels for business flights.
Economic activity
Waterfront properties can be found in the
Commuting without traffic jams
The region of De Bevelanden has a flou-
nationally
means less stress and fewer
rishing, expanding economy. There is room for
area Goese Meer, along the Veere Lake
delays. Sjef is also pleased with
business people here, both literally and figu-
on Noord-Beveland or in one of the vil-
his loyal workforce: “We have
ratively. Strategically situated business parks
lages so typical of the region along the
virtually no staff turnover, we have
with excellent facilities offer a varied range of
Oosterschelde and Westerschelde estu-
a very stable team of workers from
commercial plots for businesses of every size,
aries. A complete new residential area
Zeeland and the western part of
from SMEs to multinationals. These busines-
(Kruse Veer) is being built in Kruiningen
the province of Noord-Brabant.
ses in combination with a large number of
on the site of the former ferry access
What is more, we have excellent
institutions ensure a robust economy with
area, right on the Westerschelde estuary.
schemes for learning on the job
high-quality, diversified employment.
The new district Waterstad De Goese
through the education training
The key economic sectors on De Bevelanden
Schans is currently under construction in
centres, which is how we fill many
are industry, (financial) services, healthcare
Goes, along the canal to the Oosterschelde
of the technical jobs.”
and welfare, hotels and restaurants, agricul-
estuary. It will eventually have 2,000
ture, recreation and tourism. A large number
homes. Anyone looking to combine living
renowned
luxury
residential
and work would be wise to ask about a
plot in the Goes combined living-and-working zone, on the boundary between the
De Poel business park and the Ouverture
residential district.
Amenities
The Bevelanden municipalities can offer
their inhabitants a comprehensive package
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De Bevelanden
Region
of amenities, including facilities for educa-
Daily and recreational shopping
Recreation and tourism
tion, healthcare and welfare. There is also a
Goes and the larger towns on Noord-
De Bevelanden region is popular with peo-
flourishing retail sector.
Beveland and Zuid-Beveland have a diver-
ple looking for recreation and a holiday
sified retail sector. Inhabitants never have
destination. Not surprisingly, recreation is a
De
to drive far for their daily shopping. The
significant economic sector. Noord-Beveland
Bevelanden region has one or more primary
range of shops in Goes town centre is
has fine sandy beaches on the North Sea
schools. There are various special needs
comparable to that in medium-sized towns
while there are friendly villages along the
schools in Goes en Kapelle, including a so-
elsewhere in the country and is tailored to
Oosterschelde estuary and around the Veere
called Mytyl school for children with a disa-
suit a catchment area of around 100,000
Lake. There are a large number of hotels,
bility and a school for children with language
people. The shops range from large fashion
camping sites, marinas and holiday parks
and hearing problems. There are three large
chains to small boutiques, from book-
in the region as well as countless attracti-
combined schools in Goes offering general
shops to music shops and from shops with
ons for young and old. The Goes-Borsele
education and various institutions for inter-
bric-a-brac to the furniture shops in the
steam train takes passengers from Goes to
mediate vocational education, such as a regi-
Goes home furnishing centre on the edge
the attractive village of Hoedekenskerke
onal training centre with a sports coaching
of the town centre. Interesting, unusual
on the Westerschelde estuary. It crosses
course (CIOS), the Hoornbeeckcollege with
shops can also be found in Heinkenszand,
De Zak of Zuid-Beveland, which has been
healthcare and welfare courses and Edudelta,
Kamperland,
designated countryside of national impor-
which specialises in agriculture, nature and
Yerseke.
Nearly
every
town
or
village
on
Kapelle,
Kortgene
and
tance, and there is the option of a stopover
animal care. Young people can also catch
at the Butterfly Farm in Kwadendamme.
a train in Goes, Kapelle, Krabbendijke,
In Colijnsplaat, a replica of a temple to
Kruiningen or Rilland and be in Vlissingen
or Middelburg in half an hour for one of
the many different applied degrees at HZ
University of Applied Sciences or an academic degree programme at the Roosevelt
Academy.
All in good health
There are various healthcare and welfare
institutions on De Bevelanden. The cen-
Edwin Foudraine
Edwin Foudraine, Prins
& Dingemanse,
Yerseke
trally located Admiraal De Ruyter Hospital
can be found in Goes, along with Emergis,
Zeeland’s mental healthcare centre. There
is a rehabilitation centre for adults and
The Oosterschelde National Park is the
forward, no frills, hard-working and
children, and there are also various home
essential source for mussel and oyster
aiming for quality without bragging
care organisations and social work orga-
company Prins & Dingemanse. The inno-
about the fact. On top of that, Yerseke
nisations. Many towns and villages have
vative company with 130 employees has
puts us in the middle of our area of
residential care facilities for the elderly and
been operating in this wide stretch of
operations with about 60 million
disabled, varying from homes adapted to
nature for more than 150 years now so it
consumers. We can deliver our shellfish
their needs and service flats to institutions
is only logical that they should be based
within three hours to the Ruhr area
offering more intensive care. Furthermore,
in Yerseke. But there is more to it than
in Germany, all of Belgium and the
it will always be possible to find a local
that, says director Edwin Foudraine.
Netherlands, and to northern France.
Our deliveries of our wonderful Zeeland
playgroup or crèche for the little ones.
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Taken as a whole, these institutions
“The Zeelanders’ attitude to doing busi-
products - with the nice title of Zeeland
account for a significant proportion of the
ness is a perfect match for our salty
Salty Specials - couldn’t be any fresher
jobs in the region.
products: honest, unaffected, straight-
or quicker if we tried.”
The Zeelanders’ attitude to doing business
is a perfect match for our salty products:
honest, unaffected, straightforward, no frills
Art and culture
There is plenty to enjoy in terms of
art and culture in the region, whether
the involvement is active or passive.
Goes town centre is home to a modern
theatre, De Mythe, which puts on a yearround programme guaranteed to appeal
to young and old. Films can be enjoyed
in Merral cinema, in the leisure centre
next to the De Zeelandhallen events complex or in the charming venue Podium
’t Beest. There is a Planetarium, where
visitors get an impressive introduction to
space, in Kamperland by the port. Most
Covra, Borsele
of the towns and villages, whatever their
size, have a rich, flourishing club life with
societies for music, singing, dance and
theatricals. Many of the municipalities regu-
Nehalennia, a Zeeland goddess in Roman
Sports and exercise
larly have so-called studio routes where
times, has been built while the Zeeland Rose
The pretty countryside of De Bevelanden
artists open their studios to the public.
Garden in Kats can be enjoyed in the sum-
tempts both locals and tourists on cycling
Anyone wishing to practice art can choose
mer. A visit to the oyster ponds in Yerseke is
and hiking trips, with many kilometres of
from a wide range of creative courses at
quite an experience. Various museums in the
cycle and hiking paths. Some examples are
the Zeeland Volksuniversiteit (further edu-
region provide information about the history
the path through the blossoming orchards in
cation college) and the regional training
of Noord-Beveland and Zuid-Beveland, such
Kapelle municipality, the Akkerleven hiking
centre, for instance. Those with a talent for
as the Fruit Growing Museum in Kapelle and
route through the extensive flat, reclaimed
music can take lessons at Zeeland’s Music
the Museum for De Bevelanden in Goes. This
land of Noord-Beveland or the more enclosed
School in Goes. The Zeeuwse Koorschool,
rich history is also reflected in the historic
Zak of Zuid-Beveland with its famous
Zeeland’s choir school where young boys
town centre of Goes and the many villages,
flower dykes.
‘go to school’ to study singing, is also well
often with their own unique buildings and
The region’s position next to water means
known. Nearly every town or village has a
each with its own story to tell.
endless
branch of Zeeland’s public library or is a
opportunities
for
water
sports
such as sailing, windsurfing and canoeing,
Food and drinks
with well-equipped, modern marinas in
If you are fond of good food and drinks,
Wemeldinge, Goes, Kats, Kamperland and
you can visit one of the many restaurants
Kortgene as well as various windsurfing
on Noord-Beveland and Zuid-Beveland, for
and sailing schools. Anyone wanting to take
example in Yerseke where you can taste
a look at the world underwater can attend
the famous Zeeland mussels. The many
one of the many diving schools, to be found
pavement cafes in Goes town centre or
in particular on the banks of Oosterschelde
along the waterfront of the Veere Lake, the
National Park. There are swimming pools
Oosterschelde or Westerschelde estuaries or
in Baarland, Goes, Kapelle, Heinkenszand,
the North Sea are always busy and lively in
Kamperland, Rilland and Wissenkerke, and
the summer. Goes is full of young people
there is nothing nicer in the summer than
in the weekend, milling around the Grote
taking a refreshing dip in the sea, canal or
Markt square on their night out. Anyone
lake. Sporting types can also indulge their
looking for peace and quiet will enjoy the
passion at one of the many sports clubs or
various tea rooms in the countryside of De
well-equipped sports and fitness centres.
stop on the library bus service route.
Bevelanden region.
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De Bevelanden
Region
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Kloosterzande
Hengstdijk
Spui
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Woensdrecht
Rilland
Kuitaart
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Philippine
Aardenburg
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De Poel II,
Goes
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Westanderen
Vliegbasis
Woensdrecht
Krabbendijke
Waarde
Baarland
TERNEUZEN
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Draaibrug
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Kattendijke
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Business parks
The growing demand for commercial land will be met by the region’s six large
business parks over the next few years: Sloepoort in Borsele, De Poel (with a
display zone) in Goes, Smokkelhoek in Kapelle and Nishoek, and De Poort and
Olzendepolder in the municipality of Reimerswaal. There are still lots of room for
both large and small business in various sectors.
Business park
Building
density
Max. building
height
Type of park
Outside storage:
yes/no
Environmental
category
Noordzak,
Heinkenszand
60%
varying from
5m up to 7m
small-scale
(mixed) park
yes
1 t/m 3
45 - 70 %
15
new business
park
not in the display zone, yes
in the other zones
3
Smokkelhoek,
Kapelle
75%
8m to 10m
with
possibility of
exemption up
to 12m
large-scale
yes up to a max. of 4m high,
not in front of the building
frontage or along internal
access roads and/or
the boundary of the
business park
4.1
Olzendepolder,
Yerseke
75
8
large-scale
mixed park
yes
(not on undeveloped plots)
4-1
Nishoek,
Kruiningen
75
14
large-scale
mixed park
yes
(not on undeveloped plots)
4-2
De Poort, Rilland
80
8.5
large-scale
mixed park
yes
4-2
De Poel II, Goes
Each of the large-scale business parks has
nal park, while Olzendepolder concentrates
Offices
its own character and as a result, they com-
on the aquaculture business and Nishoek
In addition to the broad assortment of
plement each other perfectly. For instance,
on agribusiness. De Poort in Reimerswaal
business parks, the region also has high-
the focus of the new Sloepoort park is on
has a focus on transport and logistics due
quality office sites in the central town of
logistics and port-related activities, VAL
to its location next to the motorway. The
Goes. All these sites are at walking dis-
(Value Added Logistics) activities and trans-
Bevelanden municipalities take these diffe-
tance from the train station, including in
port. De Poel in Goes focuses on wholesa-
rent emphases explicitly into account when
the Stationspark area. That makes them
lers, showroom operations, (high-grade)
allocating land. In this way businesses with
ideal for staff wishing to commute by train.
industry and services. This is complemented
similar operations are able to take maximum
by Smokkelhoek in Kapelle, a mixed regio-
advantage of each other’s presence.
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The friendly locals in Zeeuws-Vlaanderen
make everyone feel welcome.
37
Space, peace and freedom
Zeeuws-Vlaanderen
38
© Willem Woznitza for DNA image bank at www.laatzeelandzien.nl
Zeeuws-Vlaanderen, which borders Belgium, the North Sea and the Westerschelde
estuary, stands for space, peace and freedom. There is about 6,800m2 per person here,
three times as much as the average for the Netherlands. This space - in combination
with a large number of amenities, a safe environment, a strategic position, no traffic
jams on the roads and good value for money in both the residential property market and
business parks - means plenty of opportunities for new businesses and inhabitants.
They can choose between the urban environment of Terneuzen municipality, the Flemish
atmosphere of Hulst or the rural municipality of Sluis. The friendly locals in ZeeuwsVlaanderen make everyone feel welcome.
Here we have space and motivated staff.
What more could you ask for?
Eric de Ruijsscher
H4A
The municipality of Sluis with its 17 separate
past, with its Flemish hinterland. The Nieuwe
towns and villages lies in the far south-wes-
Bierkaai plan is an ambitious redevelopment
H4A is a construction and infra-
tern point of Zeeuws-Vlaanderen, surroun-
project in Hulst town centre. There are plans
structure company with its head
ded by the North Sea and the Westerschelde
for the construction of apartments and shops
office in Zeeuws-Vlaanderen.
estuary. These friendly, authentic towns and
and the reintroduction of a port with bridges.
The choice for the sites in Axel,
villages lie in a varied landscape of wide
The friendly atmosphere, the history of the
Sas van Gent and Kloosterzande
sandy beaches and natural dunes mixed
place and the many shops attract large num-
is not just based on historical fac-
with flat, reclaimed land (the polders). They
bers of people on day trips, and most of the
tors, explains Eric de Ruijsscher,
attract many tourists every year with their
shops in Hulst town centre are open seven
managing director of the company
numerous attractions, the lovely countryside
days a week.
with its 220 employees. “Here we
have space and motivated staff.
and various events.
Economic activity
What more could you ask for?
The ambitious municipality of Terneuzen, the
The Zeeuws-Vlaanderen municipalities and
In Zeeland, our employees don’t
largest in Zeeland in terms of population, is
the province of Zeeland operate a joint
waste time stuck in traffic, which
the workhorse of Zeeuws-Vlaanderen and its
proactive, inviting policy of attracting new
does not just save on money but
economic heart. There are plans for expan-
businesses and offering established busi-
also saves a lot of irritation.
ding the economic activity in this dynamic
nesses the best possible terms and conditi-
What is more, Zeeland is an appea-
port town on the Westerschelde estuary,
ons. And that has had results! The excellent
ling and affordable place to live.
for instance in the Kanaal zone. There are
business climate, the good infrastructure
We also take on staff from outside
developments with plenty of potential in the
and the absence of traffic jams, the strategic
Zeeland but once they settle here,
chemicals, logistics, maintenance and agri-
position and the low land prices all make
they never want to leave! Our field
food sectors. The room for development, the
Zeeuws-Vlaanderen an attractive option
of operation is Zeeland but H4A
links to the Belgian and French hinterlands
for businesses deciding on a location.
does have a growth strategy.
and the focus on the bio-based economy
The consistent demand for commercial land
H4A crossed the Schelde to set up
are of significance for the entire Dutch eco-
is evidence of this. There are good opportu-
branches in Goes and Borsele ten
nomy. Terneuzen can justifiably be called a
nities for starting up a new business, expan-
years ago. Soon, we will be establi-
multi-faceted town with its striking new buil-
ding an existing company or taking over a
shing a branch in Moerdijk as a
ding projects, its cultural events, the large
healthy Zeeuws-Vlaanderen company. It is
base for penetrating the market in
number of amenities and its modern com-
also useful to know that there is much close
the western part of the province
mercial sites.
collaboration with the Flanders business
Noord-Brabant and Zuid-Holland.” community.
The municipality of Hulst, with the wellpreserved fortress town of Hulst, lies in the
Living in Zeeuws-Vlaanderen
southeast of the region. This town calls itself
The location between the Westerschelde
the most ‘Flemish’ town in the Netherlands,
estuary
anyone
a place right out in the countryside or
a description that has everything to do with
looking for a property has all sorts of opti-
somewhere in a town or village. The pro-
the area’s close ties, both now and in the
ons: living by the sea or further inland,
perties vary between luxury houses, bunga-
and
Flanders
means
lows, detached houses, farms, country houses, semi-detached houses and terraced
houses, to buy or to let. The existing apartments on the river Schelde in Breskens
and Terneuzen offer a unique view. House
prices are competitive, there are no traffic jams, there is little crime and people
still look after each other. The people of
Zeeuws-Vlaanderen know their neighbours
and like to be sociable. Children are still
able to play outside without any worries.
Yara, Sluiskil
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Zeeuws-Vlaanderen
Region
Healthcare and welfare
The inhabitants of Zeeuws-Vlaanderen are
proud of their healthcare amenities and
rightly so. All the disciplines are to hand
and there are hardly any waiting lists, in
part thanks to the good agreements with
the healthcare institutions in Belgium.
Many people choose treatment in this
Walter van de Griendt
Morres Wonen, Hulst
region in combination with a pleasant stay
to recuperate fully. The ZorgSaam Hospital
in
Terneuzen
attained
above-average
“Morres is located not in the
scores in the Dutch weekly magazine
most south-western tip of the
Elsevier’s survey showing the best hospi-
Netherlands, but in the Randstad
tals in the Netherlands.
of Flanders!” So says Walter van
de Griendt, the director of the
Hulst town centre
Having fun shopping
furniture store Morres Wonen
Zeeuws-Vlaanderen has a diverse range
in Hulst on the Dutch-Belgian
of shops that can safely be called ‘distinc-
border.
tive’: little boutiques, original gift shops,
delicatessens and galleries as well as chain
“It only takes a good quarter of
stores. Terneuzen, Hulst and Sluis are ideal
an hour for the inhabitants of
While the inhabitants may have every con-
towns for shopping in with charming town
Antwerp to reach us, and we have
venience and do the same things as else-
centres. The shops in the historic towns of
three million potential custo-
where, life here is significantly less hectic.
Hulst and Sluis are open every Sunday while
mers living in a forty-five minute
That is the real Zeeuws-Vlaanderen!
Terneuzen regularly has shopping Sundays
radius. Not that we focus exclusi-
as well. Hulst has a real shopping attraction
vely on Belgium. Rotterdammers,
in the form of the large Morres Wonen store,
for instance, have become fond of
Zeeuws-
which is due to be developed over the
us - they like to visit us because
Vlaanderen are of a high quality. The rela-
next few years into a comprehensive centre
of the Zeeuws-Vlaanderen culture
tively low population density in the region
around the theme of the home. Oostburg
of being helpful and enjoying
means the schools are still small enough
and Axel have centres with a good, varied
life. That makes people feel really
for the personal touch. Nearly every town
assortment of shops, with both larger spe-
welcome. Customers won’t get
and village has a public primary school
cialists and retail outlets for daily shopping
smooth sales talk here, they
while there are also faith schools, and spe-
requirements, but even the smallest villages
will get honest advice that will
cial needs schools for children who need
may house that one distinctive specialist.
let them make the right choice.
extra attention. The secondary schools have
Furthermore, there is a wide supply of non-
Another advantage of our location
a good reputation and there is even the
standard shops in the larger Flemish towns
in Zeeland is that it is reasonably
option of bilingual education. Intermediate
of Antwerp, Ghent and Bruges.
easy for us to get good staff
Amenities
The
educational
options
in
whatever the circumstances.”
vocational education is well represented in
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all its facets. Some university of applied
Gastronomic delights
Walter is in a good position
science facilities are available in Terneuzen,
The gourmandising streak in the inhabi-
to judge when recommending
but Zeeuws-Vlaanderen inhabitants wanting
tants of Zeeuws-Vlaanderen and their gas-
Zeeland: “After all, I have 15 years
more extensive applied and academic uni-
tronomically
of experience at the Bijenkorf
versity facilities can also cross to the other
to the south has undoubtedly had an
department store in the centre
side of the Westerschelde estuary. There is
effect on the regional cuisine. The people
of Amsterdam.”
also a wide range of educational options in
of Zeeuws-Vlaanderen enjoy good food
the nearby Belgian towns.
and indeed have a reputation to maintain.
high-performing
neighbours
It only takes a good quarter of an hour for the
inhabitants of Antwerp to reach us
Zeeuws-Vlaanderen not only has many res-
sun than anywhere else in the Netherlands
is made of the many cycling and hiking
taurants, bistros, cafés and bars, it also has
and is a pleasant holiday destination for
routes. Creative and musical activities can
no less than three restaurants with Michelin
many people. The locals also enjoy using the
be found in all the towns and villages.
stars. Sergio Herman obtained his third
recreational facilities in the region. All the
star for his Oud Sluis restaurant in 2005,
family can relax on the lovely clean beaches
Art and culture
while De Kromme Watergang in Slijkplaat
and in the beautiful countryside along the
The theatres and cinemas put on a varied
and La Trinité in Sluis have one Michelin
Westerschelde estuary and the North Sea.
programme and there is a well-filled calendar
star each. Zeeuws-Vlaanderen is clearly on
The North Sea beaches from Cadzand to
of events thanks to the large number of
the culinary map, both nationally and inter-
Breskens are among the cleanest beaches in
volunteer
nationally. The pavement cafes in Hulst let
the Netherlands. One attraction worth see-
Nearly every village and every town has its
devotees of Belgian beers enjoy their drink
ing is the Terneuzen locks, in combination
own annual event, varying from small-scale
in friendly, historic surroundings.
with a visit to the Portaal van Vlaanderen;
friendly village fairs to major events with nati-
Fans of fish and shellfish will certainly be
the huge seafaring ships come so close you
onal and international allure. The big crowd-
able to indulge their appetite in Zeeuws-
can nearly touch them.
pullers include the Festival of Zeeuwsch-
Vlaanderen, for instance in one of the eight
The region also has a wealth of sports
Vlaanderen with classical music, the Schelde
mussel restaurants in Philippine. Half a mil-
clubs and sports facilities as well as indoor
Jazz Festival, Vestrock and the annual per-
lion kilos of mussels are served every year
and outdoor swimming pools. The indoor
formance of Bach’s St Matthew Passion.
in this former port town. Another piece of
ski centre in Terneuzen is an impressive
The wide selection of festivals and theatres
trivia: Biervliet is where gibbing (the process
venue. Nature lovers can visit the Land
in the Belgian towns of Antwerp, Ghent and
of preparing salt herrings) was invented!
van Saeftinghe nature reserve and the
Bruges, such as the famous Ghent Festival,
and
professional
organisers.
many visible remains of the Staats-Spaanse
are also popular. And cultural events in the
Recreation and tourism
Linies, the defensive works built in the
rest of Zeeland are also in easy reach since
Zeeuws-Vlaanderen enjoys more hours of
sixteenth to eighteenth centuries. Full use
the opening of the Westerschelde Tunnel.
Beach, municipality of Sluis
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Business parks
Zeeuws-Vlaanderen has a number of well-equipped business parks, each with its own character,
from large-scale business parks in the Kanaal zone close to Terneuzen to regional business parks
in the municipalities of Sluis and Hulst. There are plans for expanding many of these parks in the
next few years so there will be plenty of room for new businesses.
Business park
De Vlaschaard, Eede
Nieuwvliet,
Nieuwvliet
Stampershoek,
Oostburg
Deltahoek, Breskens
Techno Park
Zeeland,
Schoondijke
Handelspoort-Zuid,
Terneuzen
Koegorsstraat,
Terneuzen
Hogeweg V, Hulst
Building density
Max. building height
Type of park
Outside
storage: yes/no
Environmental
category
70%, mandatory distance of
5m to plot boundary
building gutter height
max. 7m, overall height
max. 10m
industry, wholesale,
logistics, services,
assembly
no
1 to 3
in principle, commercial
plot size must not exceed
5,000m², mandatory
distance of 5m to
plot boundary
building gutter height:
min. 6m and max. 10m
local businesses
no
2 to 3.1 (partially 3.2)
in principle, commercial
plot size must not exceed
5,000m², mandatory distance of 5m to plot boundary
building gutter height 6m
(exemption possible)
local and regional
businesses
no
1 to 3.1
max. 75%
building gutter height 6m
(exemption possible)
industry, wholesale,
services, assembly
no
1 to 4 (partially
5)
mandatory distance of 5m to
plot boundary
building gutter height:
min. 6m and max. 10m
industry, energy,
high-tech and
production
no
1 to 3.2
varies depending
on position
varies depending
on position
business to business, high-visibility
location
yes, subject to
conditions
1-3.1
75%
structures: 25m
large-scale, mixed
business park
yes
2-4.2
varies depending on
position
varies depending
on position
large-scale, mixed
business park
yes, subject to
conditions
maximum 4.1
The focus of De Vlaschaard in Eede is on
Handelspoort Zuid in Terneuzen has been
Hulst has Hogeweg, a high-end business
logistics, distribution, trade and produc-
developed specifically for service-related
park with a wide range of activities. There
tion. The business park in Nieuwvliet is
businesses such as wholesalers, leasing
is a predominantly local, mixed business
particularly well suited to businesses in
companies and service providers. There is
park in Kloosterzande while relatively large
the tourism sector. Oostburg is home to the
also room for environmentally friendly pro-
companies, such as the mail order company
regional business park of Stampershoek.
duction of such items as electronic equip-
Pabo and the concrete products manufac-
Deltahoek in Breskens is a good location
ment, computers or medical and chemical
turer Bleijko Beton, are to be found in the
for businesses related to fishing and mari-
instruments. The new Koegorsstraat busi-
Walsoorden business park. There are also
nas while businesses specialising in tech-
ness park, a large-scale mixed business
commercial sites in other towns, including
nological
park, is being developed in the Koegors
Clinge and St. Jansteen (the mail order
polder close to Terneuzen.
company Neckermann).
development,
production
and
training can choose Techno Park Zeeland
in Schoondijke.
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44
The port area is positioned strategically between the key ports of
Rotterdam and Antwerp, on the mouth of the Westerschelde estuary.
45
Zeeland Seaports:
linking Europe to the rest of the world
At the end of the 1960s, a number of large multinationals discovered the port area of
Zeeland Seaports as a unique location for setting up new production operations.
These companies included Dow Chemicals, Thermphos, Pechiney, Total, Zuid-Chemie
and Broomchemie. All these companies still exist, even if they are now sometimes
known by another name, and they are still profiting from the benefits of this area.
After all, this port area is positioned strategically between the key ports of Rotterdam
and Antwerp, on the mouth of the Westerschelde estuary. The deep fairways and the
lack of locks at Zeeland Seaports make for excellent nautical access while there are also
good connections with the European hinterland thanks to a sound network of roads and
railways, inland waterways and piping.
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Zeeland Seaports is one of the fastest growing
ports in Europe
Over the past forty years the port area
Zeeland Seaports plays an important part
is a joint scheme in which the province of
of Borsele, Terneuzen and Vlissingen has
in the regional economy as around 250
Zeeland and the municipalities of Borsele,
grown to become the third seaport of
businesses are located in the port area,
Terneuzen and Vlissingen participate. It is
the Netherlands. Since 1980, it has even
employing more than 15,000 people.
responsible for the economic development,
been one of the fastest growing ports in
The ports also lead indirectly to employ-
administration, maintenance and operation
Europe. It covers an area of more than
ment at the many businesses elsewhere
of the Zeeland ports. The main priorities
4,500 hectares, which is 18% of the
in the province of Zeeland that supply the
for the years ahead are containerisation
total surface area for seaport sites in
companies in the port area with products
and sustainability.
the Netherlands. Zeeland Seaports is an
and services. Overall, around 30,000 peo-
important location for industrial busines-
ple earn their living thanks to the ports!
The transport of goods in containers is
increasing around the world and container
ses and for storage and transhipment
New activities
transhipment has been rising by as much
fruit and vegetables, other agricultu-
The Zeeland Seaports company is proud of
as 5 to 10 percent per annum since 1995.
ral products, wood and wood products,
the developments over the past few years
The number of containers transhipped at
cars, coal and minerals. In fact, Zeeland
but is only too aware that the saying “to
the Zeeland ports is currently limited but
Seaports is Europe’s largest port for the
stand still is to fall behind” is also appli-
Zeeland Seaports is aware of the enor-
transhipment of wood and wood products.
cable to the Zeeland ports. The company
mous opportunities in this area given the
© Willem Woznitza for DNA image bank at www.laatzeelandzien.nl
businesses specialised, for instance, in
Terneuzen
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Zeeland Seaports
In 2010, Zeeland Seaports delivered the
this. This business park was developed by
Scaldia port, a new port in the Sloe area.
Zeeland Seaports and Dow Benelux, and it
The
Sea-Invest/
focuses exclusively on the chemical industry
Zuidnatie has plans for the transhipment
and logistics companies. It is seen as one
of containers here under the name Scaldia
of the most innovative sustainable indus-
Terminals. Verbrugge uses Scaldia port
trial estates for chemicals anywhere in the
for the storage and transhipment of
world. Biopark Terneuzen is also a good
wood pulp.
example of how to do business sustainably.
Belgian
joint
venture
©Eddy Westveer for DNA image bank at www.laatzeelandzien.nl
There are a number of businesses in this
market trends. That is why the port company is supporting the development of the
Westerschelde Container Terminal (WCT).
The plan is for the WCT to have a dockside two kilometres in length, which will
be able to accommodate five large container ships at the same time, and a capacity
of two million TEU (twenty-foot equivalent
units).
Other companies have container operations in Vlissingen-Oost. The storage and
transhipment company Kloosterboer has
now opened its own container terminal,
focused on handling refrigerated containers, and the firm Verbrugge has plans
for the construction of the Verbrugge
Container Terminal (VCT).
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Focus on sustainability
park where the waste material of one busi-
The Zeeland Seaports company feels it
ness is being used as the raw material for
is not just responsible for the economic
another business.
development of the ports, it also attaches
a high priority to due consideration for the
In addition, Zeeland Seaports is investing in
environment and investment in sustainabi-
the sustainability of the logistics. It is con-
lity. Zeeland Seaports puts this into prac-
sidering the options for further developing
tice by bringing suppliers and users toge-
sustainable modes of transportation such
ther in a smart manner so as to optimise
as rail and inland navigation. For example,
the consumption of energy, raw materials
the new electrified Sloe line recently came
and consumables, and to reduce the need
into operation (linking the Vlissingen port
for transportation. This means the industrial
area with the main Vlissingen-Roosendaal
development of the port area will be restric-
railway line) and action is being taken to
ted to adding businesses that have synergy
further improve the rail facilities, in parti-
with the businesses already in the area.
cular for the handling of containers. Inland
Valuepark Terneuzen is a good example of
navigation has traditionally had a strong
© Ben Seelt for DNA image bank at www.laatzeelandzien.nl
A high priority is also attached to due consideration for
the environment and investment in sustainability
Sas van Gent
position in the Zeeland ports and this posi-
lable at the Axelse Vlakte site for dockside-
tion will improve further in future as a new
related operations while Valuepark Terneuzen
canal is planned between the Schelde and
still has 80 hectares of land for chemical
the Seine.
operations.
Available business park sites
Zeeland Seaports still has a highly strategic
Zeeland Seaports still has room in Zeeuws-
location available of around 50 hectares of
Vlaanderen for new businesses or busines-
land at the Quarles port in Vlissingen-Oost.
ses looking for a new location. For instance,
It is right on the waterfront and close to the
there are around 70 hectares of land avai-
port entrance.
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Zeeland within Western
Distances within Western Europe
In Zeeland you have access to 160 million consumers within a 500km radius.
Braemar
Boras
Perth
Hirtshals
750km
Montrose
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Publishing details
September 2011
Publication:
This brochure is a publication of the
Province of Zeeland, N.V. Economische
Impuls Zeeland, Zeeland Seaports and
the Zeeland municipalities.
N.V. Economische Impuls Zeeland
Buitenruststraat 225
NL - 4336 DR Middelburg
PO Box 6004
NL - 4330 LA Middelburg
T +31 (0)118 - 673 580
Design:
Nilsson creatieve communicatie
Photography:
Cover: © felice buonadonna
Text:
Ruth de Bruin (interviews)
and Marjolein de Visser
© Photographics for DNA image bank at www.laatzeelandzien.nl
With thanks to:
Wouter de Vries - YourSurprise.com
Bram Minderhoud Adriaanse van der Weel law firm
Rob Jeras - Weststrate
Sjef Christiaansen - Bison international
Edwin Foudraine - Prins & Dingemanse
Eric de Ruijsscher - H4A
Walter van de Griendt - Morres Wonen, Hulst
www.impulszeeland.nl