WILLEMSTAD – The Temporary Parliamentary Housing Committee is meeting today with Minister of Traffic, Transport, Spatial Planning and Finance Charles Cooper to discuss the planned relocation of the Curaçao Parliament to the Aqualectra building in Otrobanda.
The meeting was confirmed by Parliament President Fergino Brownbill and is expected to provide further clarity on the timeline and execution of the long-term relocation project.
According to current plans, the move of Parliament is scheduled for 2029. Aqualectra is expected to vacate its building on Pater Euwensweg by 2027, after which the site will be renovated and adapted to accommodate parliamentary activities. The goal is to complete the necessary works between 2027 and 2029.
In the meantime, authorities are exploring temporary housing solutions. At present, Parliament’s operations are spread across multiple locations in Punda. The main meeting chamber is located at Wilhelminaplein, where it shares space with the Joint Court of Justice.
However, due to the Court’s plans to construct a new building at Wilhelminaplein, Parliament will need to vacate the premises. As a result, discussions are ongoing about a temporary relocation, with Fort Amsterdam being considered as a possible interim location, although no final timeline has been established.
The long-term objective is to centralize all parliamentary activities in a single location in Otrobanda, improving efficiency and accessibility.
Today’s discussions are expected to shed more light on both the temporary arrangements and the overall progress of the relocation project.