Renovation of Fanerpolder pumping station completed
Thursday, June 1, marked the official completion of the renovation of the Fanerpolder pumping station near Briltil. At the same time, the reinforcement of the Hoendiep Westzijde quay and the repair of the road on the quay were completed. The official final signal was given by DB member Herman Beerda of the water board and alderman Bé Schollema of the municipality of Westerkwartier. In their speeches, they emphasized the importance of this work for water management and the residents of the area. Both also expressed their thanks and appreciation, both for the involvement of the residents of Hoendiep Westzijde and for all the people who carried out the work.
Climate-ready, fish-friendly, and energy-efficient
During the renovation, the Fanerpolder pumping station was equipped with two new pumps. This means that the pumping station can now pump a total of 46 m3 per minute from the Fanerpolder to the Hoendiep. This allows the pumping station to effectively drain water during heavy rainfall. And with two pumps, a backup pump is always available in case of a malfunction. The new pumps are fish-friendly and energy-efficient. The water system in the Fanerpolder was already climate-proofed in 2021. With the new pumps, the pumping station is now also ready for the consequences of climate change.
Cultural-historical pumping station in the Fanerpolder
The pumping station building is a listed monument. It was built in 1926 in the Amsterdam School style. The building is very narrow, which is why the two pumps were installed underground. Both the exterior of the pumping station and the surrounding area have been renovated. Old details have been restored to the pumping station and the new wrought-iron fencing.
Transfer of pumping station from municipality to water board
The Fanerpolder pumping station and part of the Grotetocht behind the pumping station previously belonged to the municipality of Westerkwartier. The municipality transferred the pumping station and part of the Grotetocht to the water board before the work commenced. It also paid the water board an adjustment contribution.
Reinforcement of Hoendiep Westzijde quay and road repairs
During construction, the Hoendiep road was used much more heavily than normal. That is why the residents suggested jointly modifying the road during the preparatory phase. The quay under the Hoendiep Westzijde road was still high enough, but would probably not be high enough in the future to provide adequate protection against high water. That is why the water board has already reinforced the quay on the Hoendiep Westzijde. The residents' association contributed to the cost of repairing the road. As a result, the road is now ready for use again for a long time to come. And the reinforcement of the quay will also protect the residents of the Fanerpolder against flooding in the future.
Implementation within the Zuidelijk Westerkwartier area development
The work was carried out under the banner of the Zuidelijk Westerkwartier area development project. In this project, the province of Groningen and the Noorderzijlvest water board are working together with other parties and the local community to create new nature and water storage areas. Prolander is managing the project. Arcadis was responsible for the management and supervision of this work. And contractor De Boer en De Groot carried out the work.