Remodeling of Presidential Neighborhood - Gemert
The redesign of streets in the Presidents neighborhood has been underway for some time. The first streets have been repaved and the following streets are currently being prepared. Within this project, 18 more streets are due for: new sewers, paving and greenery in the coming years. The reason for this is the sewers that need to be replaced after about 60 years. This provides an immediate opportunity to address the street layout. To keep the neighborhood livable for now and the future, a new street layout is needed. After all, we are facing increasingly extreme weather and therefore more risks of flooding and heat. We therefore opt for more greenery and space for water. Rainwater can enter the ground and trees and plants provide the necessary cooling. Where possible, we involve local residents in making the plans.
Drossard de la Courtstraat
Update June 2026
Behind the scenes, the preparations for the reconstruction are now largely complete.
The work in the Drossard de la Courtstraat can start after the construction vacations. In this street we will renew the sewers, the paving and the landscaping.
Shovel in the ground
Contractor Selten from Uden will perform the reconstruction.
On Monday, August 24, 2026 we will start from the intersection with the Groeskuilenstraat and work until the watercourse De Rips .
In October and November the move of the school KC Berglaren to the new building will take place. This means that after moving things, the temporary units will be taken down and disposed of. The entire temporary school site will be cleared. This will be done by the contractor who also built the temporary school (De Meeuw Oirschot B.V.) .
During this work there will be no work on the road by our contractor. Otherwise we would be in each other's way too much.
Once the temporary school site is empty, contractor Selten is expected to continue the reconstruction of the intersection with Burgemeester Rietmanstraat on November 23.
The next phase is Drossard de la Courtstraat (from Burgemeester Rietmanstraat) to the intersection with Prinzenstraat.
During the first week of January 2027, we will also carry out a small modification on Groeskuilenstraat.
This will require closing the road for several days.
Finally, the section from Prinzenstraat to Ripseloop will follow.
The project is scheduled to be completed in early March 2027.
Accessibility
As indicated above, the work will be done in parts. By constantly breaking open parts of the street, the accessibility remains as good as possible. Yet during the work the houses are less accessible. We try to limit the inconvenience to the surroundings as much as possible.
Superintendent
Do you have questions or comments about the execution of the work? Please contact the supervisor of the work, Mr. Mark Verkuijlen, Selten Aannemingsbedrijf:
- Phone number: 06 13 46 82 00
- E-mail address: m.verkuijlen@selten.nl
The drawings of the new street layout can be found below. The phasing and project planning can also be found below.
Small modification Groeskuilenstraat
Update October 2025: the first residents' evening
On October 7, there was a residents' evening to show the first Sketch Design. We are now continuing to work out the Sketch Plan in technical detail. This will be followed by feedback to local residents with a walk-in meeting. The Final Design can then be viewed and there will again be an opportunity to ask questions.
Update September 2025: the first residents' evening
Currently, all kinds of works are being carried out in the Drossard de la Courtstraat. Following this, we want to reconstruct the section between Groeskuilenstraat and Burgemeester Rietmanstraat.
In our planning the execution is scheduled for 2026. In recent months we have made a sketch design based on the design ideas of the Presidentenbuurt.
Soon we will invite the residents of the project area to the first residents evening. During this evening we will inform them about the plans, starting points, planning and we will show the sketch design.
After the residents' evening we will review the comments and the sketch design will be further developed and/or adapted into a preliminary design. When this is ready, the modified design will be presented to the residents and stakeholders and the choices made will be explained.
Clerk Corstensstraat - Judge van Berckelstraat
Update March 2026: We are already over halfway!
Phase 1 and 2 of the reconstruction have already been completed.
This means that the new sewer system and the new pavement in the Griffier Corstensstraat are in place. Only the planting still has to be done, and the green contractor will start with that on March 23.
Also the sewerage and new paving in the first part of the Rechter van Berckelstraat is ready.
Currently, the contractor is busy with the construction of the new Sint Gerarduspark (phase 3). The water storage has already been installed and now the contractor Selten is constructing the parking places in the park.
The seating elements were delivered this week and will be placed in the park next week.
Also phase 4 of the reconstruction has already started, which is the construction of the sewer in the second part of the Rechter van Berckelstraat.
Road closure Burgemeester Rietmanstraat
From March 23 to 26, the Burgemeester Rietmanstraat will be closed to through traffic.
We are doing this because we are going to build a sewer connection under the road. From the church side we will make a crossing to the park. The rainwater from the roof of the church will infiltrate into the water storage in the park.
Subsidy
The province of North Brabant has helped make this redevelopment possible by providing financial support through a subsidy scheme.
We were able to use the grant to take climate adaptive measures in this project area (water storage, construction of separate sewer system and greening).
Expected completion
The work is on schedule, so we expect to be able to complete the project by mid-April.
Update January 2026: We are going to start!
After a long time of preparations, the work in the Sint Gerarduspark and the surrounding streets will start after the Christmas vacations.
Shovel in the ground
Contractor Selten from Uden will perform the work.
On Monday, January 12, 2026 they will start felling some trees in the project area.
From January 19, the first phase of the work will be closed, which is the first part of the Rechter van Berckelstraat. The contractor will start breaking up the road from President. J.F. Kennedystraat towards the intersection with the Clerk Corstensstraat.
When the new sewers on this section are ready, we will continue with the sewers in the Griffier Corstensstraat (from Het Frans Brugske). That is phase 2.
When the sewage is finished, the new paving will be installed.
The third phase is the redesign of the Sint Gerarduspark.
And the final phase is the second part of the Rechter van Berckelstraat. From the junction with the Griffier Corstensstraat, the sewers towards the Sint Gerardusplein will be replaced.
Accessibility
As indicated above, the work will be done in parts. By constantly breaking open parts of the street, the accessibility remains as good as possible. Yet during the work the houses are less accessible. We try to limit the inconvenience to the surroundings as much as possible.
Superintendent
Do you have questions or comments about the execution of the work? Please contact the supervisor of the work, Mr. Mark Verkuijlen, Selten Aannemingsbedrijf:
- Phone number: 06 - 13 46 82 00
- E-mail address:m.verkuijlen@selten.nl
Update September 2025: the final design was discussed during the walk-in evening
On September 23 was the open evening for residents of this project. The final design of the Rechter van Berckelstraat, the Griffier Corstensstraat and the Sint-Gerardusplein is ready. No more major adjustments have been made compared to the preliminary design. Especially details such as the layout of the park, the location of the transformer and the permanent green basket have been filled in.
During the open evening we received enthusiastic responses. The implementation in these streets follows the work on Het Frans Brugske.
Update September 2025: The final design is ready
We previously informed you that the modified design would be ready by mid-May. The project has been delayed due to internal and external factors, which is why the design is only now ready.
On September 23 we will organize an open evening where local residents and stakeholders can view the final design. Residents have received an invitation for this evening.
The actual execution of the work is tentatively planned to start at the end of 2025. If all goes well, the reconstruction will be completed in the spring of 2026.
Update April 2025: the second residents’ meeting
Preparations for the sewer replacement and above-ground modifications are in full swing. The preparations are proceeding according to schedule. This means that the preliminary design is complete.
We have presented the preliminary design(external link) during the second residents' evening on Monday, March 31 to the direct residents and stakeholders in the project area. Would you like to view the full presentation? Then click here(external link).
It was a constructive evening during which the design was well received. Many of the points raised during the first residents’ meeting have been incorporated into the new design. A number of new comments have been submitted and are currently being reviewed. With a few adjustments, we can say that we are close to having a final, widely supported design. The design will be further developed technically to determine the exact dimensions. Decisions regarding landscaping and other details will also be made at that time. Once this is complete, local residents will receive an invitation to an open house, where they can view the final design. The design is expected to be ready by mid-May.
The actual work is currently scheduled to begin after the 2025 construction industry vacation. If all goes well, the reconstruction will be completed in the winter of 2025/2026.
February 2025 update: the first residents' evening
Another section of the Presidents' Neighborhood is up for grabs. Preparations have begun for the sewer replacement and redesign of Griffier Corstens Street, Judge van Berckel Street and the adjacent park.
On Monday, February 10, the first residents' evening was held. During this evening those involved were informed about the plans, starting points, the planning and a Sketch design(external link). The Sketch Design was then discussed with those present in a constructive discussion and everyone was given the opportunity to contribute ideas for improvements. Would you like to view the full presentation? Then click here(external link).
In the coming weeks, the comments will be reviewed and the Sketch Design will be further elaborated and/or modified into a Preliminary Design. When this is ready, the modified design will be presented to the residents and stakeholders and the choices made will be explained. Residents will again receive an invitation to this residents' evening. The second residents' evening is expected to be organized at the end of March.
Actual implementation of the work is tentatively scheduled to begin in August 2025.
Burgemeester de Bekkerlaan and President Gerartsstraat
Update October 2025: informative residents evening
Informative residents evening
On October 22, residents of the Burgemeester de Bekkerlaan and the President Gerartsstraat were invited to a residents' evening. On this evening the local residents were informed about the status of the downgrading in speed, the traffic situation and the redesign of these streets.
During the well-attended evening we updated residents on the change in the maximum permitted speed. In the Burgemeester de Bekkerlaan and the President Gerartsstraat the maximum speed will go from 50 kilometers per hour to 30 kilometers per hour (downgrade).
On October 7, the Municipal Executive took the traffic decree for this. In the short term, the traffic decision will be published, after which interested parties can submit an objection in a period of 6 weeks.
The introduction of the new speed limit, 30 km/hour, is done in anticipation of the reconstruction of the streets. The reconstruction will take some time. This is due to current and upcoming (housing) construction projects in the immediate vicinity.
Burgemeester de Bekkerlaan is the supply route for construction traffic for these (housing) construction projects.
Local residents have told us that the current traffic calming measures are not effective enough. We will therefore examine whether additional temporary (traffic calming) measures can be applied, such as road markings or right of way signs on the streets.
In addition, in the coming period we will launch various studies necessary for the new street design and the implementation of the reconstruction. In this way we are already starting the preparations for the reconstruction.
As soon as we have a concrete first design, we will again invite local residents to come see and discuss it together.
Other streets
The following streets will be replaced in the next phases within the project area Presidentenbuurt. The order is determined, among other things, by the urgency of the sewer replacement, logical procedure, accessibility of the neighborhood and connection with other work in the neighborhood.
The designs previously made and shown remain the starting point. Working out the details will take place when we have sight of the start of implementation. The residents concerned will be given access to the design well in advance of the execution of the project.
- President Verpoorten Street
- President Verhofstadtstraat (section Groeskuilenstraat - Jan van Amstelstraat)
- President Gerartsstraat / Burgemeester De Bekkerlaan
- Mayor Rietman Street
- Drossard de la Courtstraat (section Groeskuilenstraat - Pres. J.F. Kennedystraat)
- Drossard Meijer Street
- Groeskuilenstraat (section Drossard Meijerstraat - Pr. Gerartsstraat)
- Notaris van Kemenadestraat
- Prinzenstraat (section Drossard Meijerstraat - Burg. de Bekkerlaan)
- Secretary Aelders Street
- Father van den Elsen Street
- Prince Bernhard Street
- Van Eupen Avenue
- Van Beek Street
One-way traffic some streets Presidents neighborhood
With the redevelopment of the Presidents' Neighborhood, one-way traffic will be established on several streets. This measure should slow the speed of traffic in the neighborhood while providing more space for greenery while maintaining adequate parking. Formal processes (traffic orders) have been completed for the establishment of one-way traffic. The actual establishment of one-way traffic in the street is done at a natural time, for example, with the completion of the new layout of the street or after the redesign of adjacent streets.
Disconnecting rainwater
In the earlier communication we told you that we also want to "disconnect" the rainwater in the Jan van Amstelstraat and Borretstraat. Disconnecting rainwater means that we want to bring as much clean rainwater as possible that falls on the roofs of the houses via a separate sewer to the ditches and streams in the area. This clean rainwater will then no longer go to sewage treatment.
To better explain this we have made a leaflet. You can find it below. The disconnection is free of charge for the plot owner. There is even a subsidy option for owners who disconnect even more water themselves.
In this folder(external link) you can read more about disconnection.
Where do you start in making your garden more sustainable?
Each garden can become more sustainable, bee-friendly and climate-proof. Whether you have a garden with a large terrace, a modern garden or a natural garden with many plants. Read more about helpful tips to climate-proof your garden(external link).
Want to know more about this project?
Mail to presidentenbuurt@gemert-bakel.nl or call project leader Stefan van den Hoogen at telephone number 0492-378 500.