Uccle

The 4.1 ha site acquired in February 2018 is in Uccle, in the south-west of Brussels. It was operated by the “Illochroma” printing plant, which was established in 1965 and closed its doors in 2007. The site benefits from an attractive location and good public transport links (train, tram, bus).

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Because of its industrial past, the site is contaminated mainly by solvents and paints that have migrated into the groundwater.  Biotreatment of the groundwater by pumping and biofilter filtration has been carried out until 2024. The quality of the environment is currently being monitored in anticipation of redevelopment operations, which will enable excavated soil to be managed in dedicated treatment centres.

Brussels-based A2RC Architects is working on a mixed-use development. The redevelopment plan for the site provides for a total buildable area of 53,700 sqm, including housing, shops, offices and tertiary activity space.