Editing Flémalle (section)

=== Associated Organizations ===

* AIDE

Flémalle is part of the Intermunicipal Association for Drainage and Purification (AIDE). The municipal councilor Dominique Perrin represents Flémalle on the board of directors as a member.<ref name="++1">Annual Report 2019 of AIDE, pp. 15 and 16.</ref> Prior to him, it was the first alderman Sophie Thémont who held this position (she was also a member of the executive board).<ref name="++1" /> Flémalle, like [[Herstal]], [[Liège]], [[Oupeye]], [[Saint-Nicolas, Liège|Saint-Nicolas]], [[Seraing]], [[Visé]], the [[Province of Liège]], and the SPGE, is a member of the intermunicipal drainage system.<ref>Annual Report 2019 of AIDE, p. 20.</ref>

As of 31 December 2019, an investment dossier was under study for various infrastructures in Flémalle related to AIDE, amounting to €1,750,300.<ref>Annual Report 2019 of AIDE, p. 23.</ref> At the same date, projects were underway in the municipality amounting to €1,579,632.96.<ref>Annual Report 2019 of AIDE, p. 24.</ref> A significant portion of this was for the installation of collectors during the development of Grand'-Route. Other projects under study, including collectors, a [[pumping station]] in [[Chokier]], or water catchments (13 projects), represent a cost of €11,960,000.<ref>Annual Report 2019 of AIDE, pp. 30 and 31.</ref> Additional projects under construction as of 31 December 2019, including the upstream extension of the Awirs collector, the Bobesses stream collector, the Dommartin pumping station, and a new [[fiber optic]] network, will cost €4,208,425.46.<ref>Annual Report 2019 of AIDE, p. 34.</ref>

Works on the pumping station of [[Jemeppe-sur-Meuse|Jemeppe]] and various other works in Flémalle cost €9,962,413.72.<ref>Annual Report 2019 of AIDE, p. 36.</ref>

Following the commissioning of the Sur-les-Bois and Broussous pumping stations ([[Saint-Georges-sur-Meuse]] and Flémalle), the Stockay station had to be dismantled.<ref>Annual Report 2019 of AIDE, p. 122.</ref>

* CHBA

The Centre Hospitalier du Bois de l'Abbaye (CHBA), with its main site in Seraing, includes a site in Flémalle. The site offers appointments in [[cardiology]], [[physical medicine and rehabilitation]], [[medical imaging]], and [[dentistry]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=CHBA – Contact a Service |url=https://www.chba.be/page-510.html |website=chba.be |access-date=2021-04-23}}.</ref>

* CHR

Flémalle is associated with the intermunicipal Regional Hospital Center (CHR) of the Citadelle de Liège, along with fifteen other municipalities.

* CILE

The municipality is a member of the Liège Intermunicipal Water Company (CILE).<ref>{{Cite web |language=fr-FR |title=CILE – Liège Intermunicipal Water Company |url=http://cile.be/ |website=CILE – Liège Intermunicipal Water Company |access-date=2021-04-23}}.</ref> It was established on 27 December 1913.

* ECETIA

On 28 May 1985, the municipality of Flémalle, along with [[Amay]], [[Dison]], [[Grâce-Hollogne]], [[Huy]], [[Liège]], [[Seraing]], and the [[Province of Liège]], created the Société Liégeoise de Financement et d'Economies d'Energie (SLF).<ref>{{Cite web |language=fr-FR |title=Brief History |url=https://www.ecetia.be/qui-sommes-nous/bref-historique/ |website=Ecetia |access-date=2021-04-23}}.</ref> ECETIA Intermunicipal is dependent on it and helps associated municipalities with real estate leasing and [[leasing]].<ref>{{Cite web |language=fr-FR |title=Ecetia Intermunicipal |url=https://www.ecetia.be/qui-sommes-nous/ecetia-aujourdhui/eint/ |website=Ecetia |access-date=2021-04-23}}.</ref>

* ENODIA

Enodia, formerly known as Publifin, is a pure financing intermunicipal (IPF). The municipality is associated with 73 other municipalities, the Province of Liège, and the [[Walloon Region]].

This intermunicipal is particularly known for its political-financial scandal. This affair came to public attention through revelations by [[Le Vif/L'Express]]. The newspaper reported that representatives of the intermunicipal were paid to attend meetings that they did not actually attend.<ref>{{Cite web |language=fr |title=Publifin, the scandal that "discredits the entire Walloon municipal world" |url=https://www.lesoir.be/74262/article/2016-12-21/publifin-laffaire-qui-jette-le-discredit-sur-lensemble-du-monde-communal-wallon |website=Le Soir Plus |date=21 December 2016 |access-date=2021-04-23}}.</ref> Representatives were paid €500 per minute for meetings they did not attend.<ref>{{Cite web |first=David |last=Leloup |title=Politicians paid €500 per minute for fake meetings at Publifin (ex-Tecteo) |url=https://www.levif.be/actualite/belgique/des-elus-payes-500-euros-la-minute-pour-des-reunions-bidon-chez-publifin-ex-tecteo/article-normal-589067.html |website=LeVif-FR |date=20 December 2016 |access-date=2021-04-23}}.</ref>

Catherine Magali, a Flémalle political figure from the PS, received €111,997 for six meetings.<ref>{{Cite web |language=fr |first=La |last=Libre.be |title=Discover the outrageous payments received by Publifin representatives |url=https://www.lalibre.be/belgique/politique-belge/decouvrez-les-folles-remunerations-touchees-par-les-mandataires-de-publifin-585bb9fbcd7014981b3f8512 |website=LaLibre.be |date=22 December 2016 |access-date=2021-04-23}}.</ref>

Following this affair, the current mayor of Flémalle, Isabelle Simonis, had to resign from her federal mandate.<ref>{{Cite web |language=fr |title=Liège PS federation decides on a major "reset" |url=https://www.lecho.be/economie-politique/belgique/wallonie/la-federation-liegeoise-du-ps-decide-d-un-grand-reset/9872004.html |website=L'Echo |date=12 March 2017 |access-date=2021-04-23}}.</ref>

* IILE-SRI

The zone de secours Liège 2 IILE-SRI is the Intermunicipal Fire Service of Liège and Surroundings (IILE-SRI). This emergency zone covers 21 municipalities and includes a central station and six outposts ([[fire stations]]), one of which is located in Flémalle.

Flémalle joined the intermunicipal on 1 January 2010, along with [[Crisnée]].

* INTRADEL

Flémalle has been part of Intradel since 2011.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Intradel – Concerned Municipalities |url=https://www.intradel.be/trier-ses-dechets/les-collectes-en-porte-a-porte-1/mon-conteneur-en-ligne/les-communes-concernees.htm?lng=fr |website=intradel.be |access-date=2021-04-23 |archive-date=5 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221205121646/https://www.intradel.be/trier-ses-dechets/les-collectes-en-porte-a-porte-1/mon-conteneur-en-ligne/les-communes-concernees.htm?lng=fr |url-status=dead }}.</ref> This intermunicipal plays a leading role in environmental matters. As of 1 January 2021, baby diapers must be disposed of in the [[Garbage|trash]] for [[residual waste]] rather than in the [[organic waste]] bin as previously.

Since 1 December 2019, the municipality has introduced a new blue [[trash bag]] for the collection of PMC. This system allows for better recycling of plastic packaging.

In March 2019, with Intradel's support, the recyparcs of Flémalle 1 and [[Hannut]] began testing the recovery and reuse of objects in good condition. This helps reduce waste in recyparcs.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Drop off your reusable bulky items at Flémalle 1 and Hannut recyparcs |url=https://www.intradel.be/actualites/communication-officielle/deposez-vos-encombrants-en-bon-etat-dans-les-recyparcs-de-flemalle-1-et-hannut.htm?lng=fr |website=intradel.be |access-date=2021-04-23 |archive-date=5 December 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221205122423/https://www.intradel.be/actualites/communication-officielle/deposez-vos-encombrants-en-bon-etat-dans-les-recyparcs-de-flemalle-1-et-hannut.htm?lng=fr |url-status=dead }}.</ref>

The municipality has two recyparcs, one located at Ivoz-Ramet, the other at Arbre Saint-Michel.

* SPI

The intermunicipal of Services Promotion Initiatives in the Province of Liège (SPI) has existed since 1961.

The Phenix area,<ref>{{Cite web |language=fr |title=Flémalle – Phenix Area |url=http://www.spi.be/fr/zoning/view/70/espace-phenix-flemalle |website=spi.be |access-date=2021-04-23 |archive-date=23 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210423213303/http://www.spi.be/fr/zoning/view/70/espace-phenix-flemalle |url-status=dead }}.</ref> located in Flémalle, belongs to the intermunicipal. This site houses 16 companies, including [[ArcelorMittal]] Liège SA. This site has been and will continue to be partially rehabilitated.<ref>{{Cite web |language=fr |title=SPI gives a second life to abandoned sites |url=https://www.spi.be/fr/territoire/amenagements-du-territoire/la-rhabilitation-de-friches |website=spi.be |access-date=2021-04-23 |archive-date=23 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210423213308/https://www.spi.be/fr/territoire/amenagements-du-territoire/la-rhabilitation-de-friches |url-status=dead }}.</ref>

Other sites include the Cahottes site<ref name="ca" /> with 60 companies, the Ivoz-Ramet site<ref>{{Cite web |language=fr |title=Ivoz-Ramet |url=http://www.spi.be/fr/zoning/view/21/ivoz-ramet |website=spi.be |access-date=2021-04-23 |archive-date=23 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210423213304/http://www.spi.be/fr/zoning/view/21/ivoz-ramet |url-status=dead }}.</ref> with 31 companies, and the Arbre Saint-Michel site.

SPI also participated in the construction of the new Prehistoric Museum and in protecting a part of the old museum's collection during the renovations.<ref>{{Cite web |language=fr |title=Opening of the Prehistoric Museum |url=https://www.spi.be/fr/news/view/1081 |website=spi.be |access-date=2021-04-23 |archive-date=23 April 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210423213304/https://www.spi.be/fr/news/view/1081 |url-status=dead }}.</ref>

* Various Intermunicipals

Flémalle is part of the intermunicipals IMIO, INTERSENIORS, NEOMANSIO, and RESA. Interseniors is responsible for several retirement homes and long or short-term care facilities in the municipality. RESA manages the municipality's electricity.