The government plans to build a new forensic psychiatric center in Ghent.

This FPC with a gross floor area of approximately 30,000 m² accommodates 272 high-risk internees. The center provides a graduated approach and treatment going from high care (upon entry) to low care (in preparation for an eventual return to society).

Ingenium was responsible for the design and supervision of the execution of the technical equipment of this center. Besides the classical techniques, security occupies a very important place.

The latest energy-saving techniques also find their place in the design:

• Condensing boilers
• Cogeneration plant
• Ventilation groups system D with heat recovery (heat wheels)
• Energy monitoring system
• Energy efficient lighting
• Underfloor heating in the accommodation units

The tender dossier also included the maintenance with total guarantee of all technical installations. Provisional delivery was in September 2014.