Fexhe-le-Haut-Clocher-Flémalle

    Why this infrastructure?

    A new 9.4 km high-pressure pipeline is required between Fexhe-Le-Haut-Clocher and Flémalle as part of the network reinforcement in the region to supply a.o. the Les Awirs site. This new pipeline is for the most part planned to be laid in parallel with the existing pipeline in the municipalities of Fexhe-Le-Haut-Clocher, Grâce-Hollogne and Flémalle, through to the road leading to the Château d'Aigremont. From that point on, the pipeline would follow a new route to the site of the existing power plant.

    The construction of the pipeline is scheduled for spring 2023 at the earliest (after the permits have been obtained).

    Overview of the route

    Construction work postponed

    Between the existing Fluxys facility in Fexhe-le-Haut-Clocher (Vieille Voie Romaine) and the Rue du Château d'Aigremont in Engis, Fluxys Belgium has had to postpone some pipe-laying and land-reclamation work. We are aware of the nuisance this may cause and apologise for any inconvenience.

    Full restoration of the land is expected to be completed by September 2024. We are temporarily suspending these activities to ensure a quality result and minimise damage to the ground. We will make every effort to release the plots in question as soon as the conditions are right to restore them permanently.

    Consultation

    Landowners and operators have their own point of contact at Fluxys, from the preliminary study of a project to the restoration of their land following the construction of a pipeline. This allows them to consult with someone familiar with their concerns and the features of their land from the outset.

    Virtual info session

    On 23 June 2021, Fluxys organised a virtual info session concerning this infrastructure. You can view the video below:

    When? With whom? On what?
    From September 2020 Owners and operators Identification of the relevant parties and initial contact
    Virtual info session on June 23 2021 Owners and operators Information meeting presenting the project - The local residents involved receive a personal invitation
    After the start of the 'declaration of public utility' procedure Owners Conclusion of a right of way agreement with the owners of the affected land
    Before work on the work area starts Operators Drafting of a site description, agreed by both sides
    After excavation of the trench Operators Description of any drainage
    After restoration of the drainage Operators Confirmation of restoration of the drainage
    After restoration of the land Operators Handover of the document for acceptance of the land, and assessment by both sides of damage and payment of compensation

    Permit procedures

    Permit procedure Status
    Declaration of public utility
    		 11/2021 (submission)
    The public hearings will take place on the following dates:
    Fexhe-le-Haut-Clocher: from 17/02/2022 to 18/03/2022 
    Grâce-Hollogne: from 17/02/2022  to 18/03/2022 
    Flémalle: from 22/02/2022  to 23/03/2022              
    Planning permit (for the Walloon Region) 11/2021 (submission)
    Transmission permit 11/2021 (submission)