one hundred squatters. After first threatening to evict the fort again despite the huge costs involved, the council signed a contract in December with the squatters. The squatters agreed not to live there, but four out of the group were now responsible for the upkeep of the building. The open days were once more permitted, until they left when work to restore the fort began in 2009. References External links Website of occupying squatters Website of Stichting Fort Pannerden Brief general history of the fort Story of the requatting action, with photos Article about the current plans for the fort The fort shown on Google Maps 1869 establishments in the Netherlands 2006 in the Netherlands DIY culture Evicted squats Squats in the Netherlands Military installations established in 1869 Military installations closed in 1945 1945 disestablishments in the Netherlands