This tower was realised by Schipvast at KBP in Hapert. The watchtower offers a view of the business park and is part of the Kempen tourist offer, with views of the Cartierheide, the Pan with its hiking trails, the business park, the motorway and the land border with Belgium, among others. Our Heemkundekring Pladella Villa also contributed to the tower. When you visit this tower, you will undoubtedly see the signs giving information on all kinds of topics. These boards are changed every year with new information
About 50 guests were welcomed by Guus Schippers. He explained how the name was chosen for the tower. Someone drew Guus' attention to using the name of his mother who had died six months ago. Her first name Maria was unanimously adopted as the name for the Tower. In his speech, Pastor Schilder made a connection between the chosen name of the tower and Saint Mary. He suggested that the names are inextricably linked and have a central place at the opening. Following this, Mr Pastor proceeded to bless the tower. After the ribbon cutting by councillor Fons d'Haens and Martien Schippers, the tower was accessible and those present were invited to the top of the tower. At the top, the flag was hoisted which completed the ceremony
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