Watertoren Watertorenplein, Water tower in Waterwijk, Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Watertoren Watertorenplein is a steel water tower in Amsterdam's Waterwijk district standing 37 meters tall with a storage capacity of 1,280 cubic meters. The structure occupies the former municipal waterworks site along Haarlemmerweg and serves as a functional landmark within the residential neighborhood.
Completed in 1966, this was the first steel water tower constructed in the Netherlands, marking a turning point in Amsterdam's approach to modern water infrastructure. The design represented new engineering methods for managing the city's growing water supply needs.
The tower shapes the character of the Waterwijk neighborhood as a visible reminder of how cities embed essential infrastructure into residential areas. Its steel form stands as a modern landmark that locals pass daily.
The tower is easily reached via Waterkeringweg and the surrounding plaza is freely accessible to visitors and local residents. The site connects well to nearby streets and residential facilities throughout the Waterwijk area.
Rather than storing water for constant pressure, this tower regulates pressure fluctuations throughout the distribution network. This specialized function distinguishes it from conventional water towers seen in many cities.
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