They support the Masterplan

"Today we have taken a decisive step towards meeting our ambitious objective of rehabilitating 100 hectares of industrial wasteland per year. It is essential to bring economic activity back to these sites, which bear witness to Wallonia's industrial past. This is a turning point for the region, confirming that we have (and will) finally get things moving."
– Willy BORSUS, Minister of Territorial Development

"With this Masterplan for Charleroi Porte Ouest and the official choice of Charleroi for the installation of the District of the Future (national defense), the City is taking two additional steps forward for its economic redeployment and its employment possibilities on the west side of the City", said Paul Magnette, the Mayor of Charleroi, who stressed the importance of "not turning our backs on history by doing anything in a hurry."
– Paul Magnette, Mayor of Charleroi