Decisions of the Board of Directors meeting on 23 October
The Board of Directors on October 23. Among other things, the board made the following decisions:
Preliminary survey of second pressure pipe Damsterdiep - Garmerwolde
From the Damsterdiep sewage pumping station in the city of Groningen, a large pressure pipeline transports wastewater from households and businesses to the wastewater treatment plant in Garmerwolde. 3,000 cubic metres of wastewater flows through this pipeline every hour. When it rains, that's much more: 12,000 cubic metres per hour. This pipeline was commissioned in 1978. Meanwhile, many new developments are happening in and around the city of Groningen. The increasing urbanisation puts more pressure on the wastewater treatment plant's capacity and also on this large pressure pipeline. Climate change adds to this with peak showers or longer periods of heavy rainfall. The pipeline is in continuous operation, which is why inspection possibilities are limited. To safely discharge wastewater in a future-proof way, the Board of Directors of Noorderzijlvest is making €100,000 available. This will allow the water authority to conduct a preliminary study into the possibilities and impact of constructing a second pressure pipeline.
Amendment to Water Board Regulations
Since the introduction of the Water Authority Regulation on January 2, 2024, the water authority has been able to test water authority practical application of the new regulations reporting requirements. In its implementation, the water authority encounters situations that require an update of a number regulations provisions. Sometimes there is too much regulatory pressure where it is no longer necessary or efficient. Sometimes the water authority sees water authority tightening up is needed to make responsibilities explicit, for example in maintenance or new activities. The Board of Directors agreed to the proposed update.
Appointment of executive board member
Elze Reitsema (Water Natuurlijk) will take up his temporary position on the executive board . He succeeds Arie van Wijk. Elze Reitsema's permanent appointment will take effect on November 7.