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Moerdijk Residents Face Displacement for Wind Farm Infrastructure

4/13/2026

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The Dutch government plans high-voltage substations to connect offshore wind farms to the national grid, potentially requiring demolition in Moerdijk.
Moerdijk is a village of about 1,100 residents located 34km south of Rotterdam.
Locals fear losing their homes and heritage as officials seek land for the infrastructure.
Moerdijk's mayor says energy needs justify a difficult decision that could override the village's existence.

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The Dutch government plans high-voltage substations to connect offshore wind farms to the national grid, potentially requiring demolition in Moerdijk.
Moerdijk is a village of about 1,100 residents located 34km south of Rotterdam.
Locals fear losing their homes and heritage as officials seek land for the infrastructure.
Moerdijk's mayor says energy needs justify a difficult decision that could override the village's existence.