De Helsdeur, Pumping station in Den Helder, Netherlands
De Helsdeur operates with four discharge channels and electrical centrifugal pumps, managing water flow between Schermerboezem and Het Nieuwe Diep connected to Wadden Sea.
The pumping station, designed by architect H. Postel, began construction in 1969 and started operations in 1972 to address water management challenges in North Holland.
Twenty colorful mosaics on the western facade, created by Nel Bouwhuys-Klaassen, display the emblems of the province and previous water management districts.
The facility pumps 3,600 cubic meters of water per minute through its modernized electrical system, preventing flooding and managing salt water intrusion.
The name De Helsdeur refers to the deepest point of the Marsdiep strait, reflecting its critical position in the Dutch water management network.
Location: Den Helder
Inception: 1972
Architects: H. Postel
Address: Het Nieuwe Werk 55, 1781AL Den Helder
GPS coordinates: 52.94639,4.78850
Latest update: March 5, 2025 16:23
Texel
1.8 km
Nationaal Reddingmuseum Dorus Rijkers
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Koopvaarders Lock
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Fort Westoever
620 m
Fort Oostoever
329 m
Raccordement Den Helder Haven
1.3 km
OLV Onbevlekt Ontvangen
1.5 km
Gebouw 43
1.1 km
Gebouw 66
1.1 km
Gebouw 28
1.1 km
Natte Dok
1.5 km
Woonhuis officieren
1.1 km
Oude Dok
1.1 km
Gebouw 63
1.1 km
Gebouw 1
1.1 km
Gebouw 51
1.1 km
Gebouw 60
1.1 km
Gebouw 47
1.1 km
Het Nieuwe Diep 23, Den Helder
1.4 km
Petotjohloods
776 m
Monument voor de Gevallenen van de Onderzeedienst
1.1 km
Gebouw I
1.1 km
Directiegebouw (object S), ook bekend als "Commandementsgebouw" en "Het Paleis"
1.1 km
Pijlers
1.5 km
Gebouw 52
1.1 km
Gebouw 29
1.1 km
Reddingboot ‘Javazee’
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School, ook wel bekend vanwege zijn vorm onder de naam: "'t Klooster" (object R)
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