Gemaal De Blocq van Kuffeler

The De Blocq van Kuffeler pumping station operates four electric engines that discharge 3.2 million liters of water per minute from the surrounding polder region.

Queen Juliana inaugurated this water management facility on October 18, 1967, leading to the complete drainage of South Flevoland by May 29, 1968.

The station carries the name of Dr. V.J.P. de Blocq van Kuffeler, who served as Chairman of the Zuiderzee Council and contributed to Dutch water engineering.

Three emergency generators, including one 80 KVA for general use and two 1540 KVA units, ensure continuous operation during electrical power interruptions.

This facility ranks among the largest pumping stations worldwide based on its discharge head capacity and water management capabilities.

Location: Almere

Official opening: October 18, 1967

GPS coordinates: 52.41739,5.22460

Latest update: March 4, 2025 23:26