Koning Willem-Alexander gemaal, Water pumping station in Katwijk aan Zee, Netherlands
The Koning Willem-Alexander pumping station features three large screw centrifugal pumps housed in concrete casings, managing water levels through the Katwijkskanaal into the North Sea.
Built in 1954 to replace an 1881 steam-powered facility, the station carries on the essential water management tradition that began with the original 1806 sluice system.
The structure incorporates architectural elements from both modern design and traditional Delft School, with decorative details by sculptor Hans Petri and a bronze statue.
The facility maintains water levels by pumping 94 cubic meters per second and includes four diesel generators for backup power during electrical outages.
The station received its current name in 2013 to honor King Willem-Alexander's contributions to Dutch water management before his ascension to the throne.
Location: Katwijk
Inception: 1954
Architects: Bernard Buurman
Architectural style: reconstruction-period architecture
Part of: Top 100 of Dutch monuments 1940-1958
Address: Binnensluis
GPS coordinates: 52.20763,4.40626
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:29
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