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https://radio2.be/west-vlaanderen/geen- ... n-koksijdeMove air force base very close
A note from the Ministry of Defense, who could see this newspaper,
reveals that the Detachement Heli van Koksijde wants to leave the quarter and the barracks definitively.
With this, the move from the Search and Rescue department to Ostend seems to be one step closer.
Mayor of Koksijde Marc Vanden Bussche (Open Vld) just wants to confirm that a press conference is scheduled for 21 August 2017.
It seems almost in jugs and jars. Detoksement Heli van Koksijde would be about to move to Ostend's air force base.
The Ministry of Defense, the governor of West Flanders and the mayor of Koksijde were together last month.
From the discussion, it was asked to create a file by mid-August requesting the move.
This dossier will be submitted to government partners.
Furthermore, it was reported that a letter should be drawn up to give Koksijde the intention to leave the quarters and the barracks in Koksijde permanently.
Mayor Marc Vanden Bussche (Open Vld) did not want to respond to the letter yesterday.
"It was agreed not to communicate at a press conference on 21 August."
Also, Laurence Mortier, spokesman for Defense Minister Steven Vandeput (N-VA) does not want to lose much. "The study on the future organization of the Search and Rescue assignment is still ongoing. We communicate when a decision has been made."
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Defense wants to pick up the air force base in Koksijde and move the rescue helicopters to Oostende.
The helicopters should move so that the air traffic control of Oostende Airport can guide them.
Most air traffic controllers in Koksijde are close to their retirement and replacement is not provided immediately.
There have been far-reaching talks about the move.
But the unions are not yet informed, they got the news through the media. The staff is worried, say the peasants.
Friday, July 28, 2017 - 09:22