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Space for storage, logistics and production in Ghent's seaport

Gent - Zeehaven

Redevelopment of the former Balmatt site
27,000 m² of industrial buildings on 4.4 hectares
Renovation and new build
East bank of the canal, Ghent seaport

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4,4hectare

The grounds of the former building materials group Balmatt have been given a completely new purpose.

27.000m² of business premises

Industrial space for storage, logistics and production, partly renovated and partly newly built.

GhentSeaport

On the east bank of the canal, in one of the most important economic zones in Flanders.

6business units

Two fully renovated industrial buildings and four new warehouses.

New life for the Balmatt site

In October 2019, Hexagon acquired the former grounds of building materials group Balmatt in Ghent's seaport, a 4.4-hectare site on the east bank of the canal. In the ’70s, asbestos products were made here. The old factory building was demolished in line with strict legal rules, while the other buildings were renovated and reused.

This gave rise to the Hexaport business park: a total of 27,000 m² of industrial buildings for storage, logistics and production. Two existing industrial buildings were fully renovated and four new warehouses were built. The new section, some 10,000 m², is located next to the offices of the Shipping Police.

The project creates additional jobs close to the city, much to the satisfaction of the City of Ghent. At the end of 2021, the entire site was sold.

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Discover the location of
the Hexaport business park

The Hexaport business park is located in Ghent's seaport, on the east bank of the canal. The port offers a wealth of opportunities for a wide range of sectors and activities, with easy connections to the city of Ghent and the main traffic routes.

Thanks to its location and flexible floor areas, Hexaport is ideally suited to companies active in production, storage and logistics.

A look at the Hexaport business park: the history of the site

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Hexaport is fully sold, but we are busy developing new projects in East and West Flanders. Fill in the form and together we will look at which space suits your company.

Redevelopment as a starting point

At Hexagon, we prefer to build on existing business sites. On the Balmatt site, that meant carefully demolishing the asbestos-containing factory building in line with the legal rules, and giving the newer buildings a second life. No soil remediation was needed.

In this way, we created new space for business without taking up additional open space.

FAQ

Are there still units available at the Hexaport business park?

No, the entire Hexaport site was sold at the end of 2021. However, Hexagon is developing new business parks in East and West Flanders. View our current offer or get in touch.

What activities is Hexaport suitable for?

The buildings are designed for production, storage and logistics. The location in Ghent's seaport and the flexible floor areas make the site particularly attractive for those sectors.

How did Hexagon deal with the asbestos-containing buildings?

The old factory building, constructed with asbestos products, was demolished in line with the legal rules for asbestos-containing materials. The other buildings were renovated and reused.