First stone laid for new defence infrastructure in Leopoldsburg
Following an extensive Design, Build & Maintain (DBM) procurement process, the consortium was selected to develop this strategic infrastructure. By the end of 2027, four new buildings will be completed on the site: two storage facilities, a maintenance complex and a state-of-the-art simulation and training centre. The new infrastructure will support the operational deployment of the Griffon and Jaguar vehicles and represents an important step in the ongoing modernisation of the Belgian Defence.
Future-ready infrastructure
The design combines military security, operational efficiency and flexibility with a strong focus on user well-being. The buildings have been conceived as modular, future-proof facilities that can adapt to the evolving needs of the Belgian Defence.
Sustainability is another key pillar of the project. The site will be extensively depaved and landscaped with biodiverse green areas where rainwater will be retained and infiltrated locally. The result is an infrastructure that not only delivers outstanding operational performance but also integrates responsibly with its natural surroundings.
Strong partnership
The first stone ceremony marks the transition from preparation to construction and highlights the strong partnership between the Belgian Defence and the consortium. Together with CIT Blaton, archipelago architects, Ney & Partners, Ingenium.be, Seco, Imtech and C-maintenance, Cordeel Belgium is helping to build an infrastructure that is ready for the challenges of tomorrow.
Through this project, we are contributing to a modern, sustainable and future-proof defence infrastructure that will support the operational capabilities of the Belgian Land Component for decades to come.
