De Waterwolf, Pumping station in Lauwerzijl, Netherlands.
The Waterwolf facility maintains water levels through a system of mechanical pumps located at the intersection of several drainage canals in Zuidhorn municipality.
Constructed to address flooding concerns in the northern Netherlands, the Waterwolf pumping station began its operations with an official inauguration on November 5, 1920.
The Waterwolf received recognition as a Rijksmonument in 2000, marking its status within the Dutch national register of protected architectural structures.
Visitors can access the pumping station via Teenstraweg in Lauwerzijl, where regular exhibitions explain the technical aspects of water management systems.
The facility continues its original function after more than 100 years, directing excess water from the surrounding polders toward the Wadden Sea.
Location: Zuidhorn
Official opening: November 5, 1920
GPS coordinates: 53.31306,6.35500
Latest update: March 2, 2025 21:40
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