Residents of old boats in the Gelderse Diep in Lelystad were given a final warning to leave. The municipality said it would remove the boats in about two weeks if they stayed, affecting an estimated eight to ten residents. One resident refused to leave, saying he had been evicted and had nothing else left. He showed limited interest in assistance from the Salvation Army or the GGD, citing poor experiences with authorities. The municipality said the boat was in such poor condition that it could not be moved.

The municipality has been removing neglected, unoccupied boats from the area for years and is now preparing to act against the occupied boats. If residents resist, police may remove them from the boats, which will then be taken away. The municipality said it aimed to arrange suitable accommodation for those affected, while acknowledging that some might avoid assistance and move to tents elsewhere.