Ghelamco boss in court over unauthorized storage of soil in Knokke-Heist

Paul Gheysens, head of Ghelamco, faced court for illegally storing contaminated soil in Knokke. His plans for a golf course and luxury hotel met opposition, particularly from neighbor Peter Taffeiren, who filed the complaint. The case is part of a larger conflict over golf development in the area. Gheysens claims there was a temporary permit for the soil storage, but it was not renewed due to oversight. He invested 6 million euros to address the contamination issue. The court's decision is expected on January 4, while Gheysens has sold the land to Taffeiren's group, which plans a golf course with a focus on the landscape.