Moerdijk Village Affected: 1,100 Residents Face Demolition Risk

The Dutch village of Moerdijk, home to approximately 1,100 residents, is at risk of being demolished as part of the Netherlands' transition to green energy. The government argues that new high-voltage substations are needed to facilitate electricity from offshore wind farms, with Moerdijk's location near ports and existing power lines making it a prime site. Residents are facing uncertainty about their homes over the next decade, leading to declining property interest. Local businesses, such as a fishmonger operating since 1918, express concern over the impact of potential demolition on their livelihoods.