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Dozens of Borneokade residents hold brief protest at fences on jetty

Dozens of Borneokade residents hold brief protest at fences on jetty

Dozens of residents at the Borneokade in Amsterdam held a protest against fences recently installed by the municipality on a popular swimming pier. The fences were put up following a court ruling regarding nuisance complaints from a nearby houseboat owner, sparking backlash from neighbors who want the area to remain public. Residents are calling for a dialogue with the city to find a long-term solution that allows for recreation while addressing concerns.

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