Posted on January 1, 2025
PSR, subsidiary of Jan De Nul Group, and CODIC reached the highest construction point of the MALT site in Mechelen. The two developers are giving new life to the old Inofer site, where sustainability, living and working are optimally combined. They celebrated this important milestone symbolically with a Christmas tree planting.
In the presence of Mechelen Mayor Bart Somers and the city council, PSR and CODIC symbolically celebrated the highest point of the construction phase with a Christmas tree planting. After this celebration, the site closes for what remains of 2024. After the winter construction leave, works will continue.
Julie De Pauw, Development Manager at Jan De Nul Group: “The works are going well and the site is starting to take shape nicely. The new offices have reached their highest point and the old warehouse is transforming as well. We think it is great to be able to preserve the historical character of the site while giving it a new functional purpose. Combined with the sustainability innovations, this makes MALT an example of future-oriented urban development.”
New life
The old Inofer site, near Mechelen railway station, will be repurposed, giving the valuable industrial heritage a place of honour. This will preserve its historical character and integrate it into a green environment for work and living.
Greet Geypen, Mechelen Alderman for Urban Development: “We deliberately chose to preserve the beautiful but decayed monument, the Socaré building. This reflects our appreciation of Mechelen’s identity, while the addition of sustainable elements such as the BEO field emphasises our view of the future. By integrating it into a modern and sustainable project, we are giving heritage a new role in everyday life. The result is a unique site with a rich history.”
PSR and CODIC choose to preserve as much open space as possible and make the neighbourhood low-traffic. This is fully in line with the City of Mechelen’s plan to revitalise the station neighbourhood.
