Residents choose name for new Zoutkamp pumping station

Together with local residents, Noorderzijlvest Water Authority is Noorderzijlvest Water Authority a name for the new pumping station Zoutkamp. Interested parties can vote for their favorite name via the project’s website between December 1 and 23. The construction of the new pumping station the historic Hunsingo Lock is part of theNieuwe Waterwerken Zoutkamp (Zoutkamp hydraulic-engineering works)” project. This pumping station a larger capacity and will replace the current pumping station .D. Louwes pumping station . The new pumping station become operational in 2025. In this way, we are mitigating the negative impacts of climate change and ensuring water safety. 

Vote by December 23 

From December 1 through 23, you can vote for one of the following three names for the new pumping station via the project page at noorderzijlvest.nl/nieuwewaterwerkenzoutkamp:

1. De Soltcamp Pumping Station
2. Achter Diek Pumping Station
3. Hunsingo Pumping Station

The origins of the names will be explained in more detail during the voting process. We will pumping station the new name for the pumping station in early 2023. 

Nieuwe Waterwerken Zoutkamp (Zoutkamp hydraulic-engineering works)

Nieuwe Waterwerken Zoutkamp (Zoutkamp hydraulic-engineering works)” is the project name for the work being carried out by the water authority, the Province of Groningen, and the council Hogeland council in Zoutkamp and the surrounding area. In addition to water safety, we are also working on improving traffic safety, among other things. We are also promoting recreational opportunities. With this project, we aim to improve the economy, quality of life, and ecology of Zoutkamp and the surrounding area, as well as stimulate tourism.