Border Region Leaders Discuss Reviving Nordhorn-Almelo Canal for Tourism and Industry
On Monday, May 7, 2018, local officials and business owners from both Germany and the Netherlands met at Nordhorn town hall to discuss the future of the Nordhorn-Almelo Canal. The meeting, led by Nordhorn's Mayor Thomas Berling and Deputy Mayor Benno Brand, included restaurateurs Jan Roesink and Erik Kuiper, and camping site operator Alex Wassink. The group explored the potential benefits of reopening the canal for tourism and industry in the border region.
The attendees expressed satisfaction with the current progress and the potential advantages of the canal reopening. They discussed opportunities and prospects, aiming to make the canal navigable up to the ice cream parlor. The renovation of the Old Customs House is expected to be completed this year, serving as a starting point for cyclists and boat travelers once the canal reopening is implemented.
Several smaller measures have already been taken on the Nordhorn side to promote cycling and improve the quality of stay along the canal. Berling and Brand announced they would submit a proposal to their respective councils later that year. A fundamental decision in favor of the canal reopening is expected later this year, with a joint council zoom meeting scheduled in Dinkelland in the fall. The group agreed that only small, electric or unpowered boats would be allowed to travel on the route.
The future of the Nordhorn-Almelo Canal hangs in the balance, with a joint council zoom meeting in Dinkelland set to make the final decision later this year. If approved, the reopening promises to boost tourism and industry in the border region, with the Old Customs House serving as a welcoming gateway for cyclists and boat travelers alike.
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