Sustainable water management in progress

In the Nieuwbouw pumping station Galgenrak and renovation pumping station Streukelerzijl project, Waterschap Drents Overijsselse Delta (WDODelta) is working closely with contractors and Vanderkamp to make water management in the Hasselt region future-proof. While new infrastructure is being built, temporary pumping units are ensuring that water levels remain manageable - crucial at a time of more extreme weather conditions.

Pumping station Streukelerzijl was built around 1925 and to this day takes care of the drainage of Haerst-Genne. The pumping station is indispensable for the area around the NAP zero line. From its origins, the pumping station has a unique hybrid drive - electric and diesel - making it an early example of sustainable technology. Not for nothing is the pumping station now a municipal monument. The adjacent Galgenrak screw pumping station (1979) regulates the water level of the catchment area between roughly Balkbrug, Staphorst and Hasselt. Together, the two pumping stations ensure that the water from the hinterland (totaling some 15,000 ha) can be drained towards the IJsselmeer. 

Always water in motion

With the adjustments to the pumping stations and the weir, the water system will continue to function optimally and will be able to respond better to wet and dry periods so that flooding and water shortages will be less of a problem. The project is a collaboration between WDODelta, Vanderkamp - The Dutch Water Engineers and contractor combination Friso Civiel-Dubbink. Vanderkamp ensures that the temporary pumps fit perfectly with the construction phasing. 

Electric pumps

During the demolition and new construction of Galgenrak, which will last until 2027, the water level must remain stable. To this end, Vanderkamp is supplying temporary, all-electric pump systems with a capacity of up to 545 kW that will temporarily take over the tasks of the permanent pumping stations. The choice of electric pumps is deliberate. They emit no exhaust fumes, make less noise and contribute to a lower ecological footprint. By fully deploying these silent powerhouses, Vanderkamp not only meets the latest sustainability standards, but also makes a concrete contribution to a cleaner living environment.

Renovation of Galgenrak pumping station

Following the completion of the new Galgenrak pumping station, renovation of the monumental Streukelerzijl pumping station will begin. Also during this second phase Vanderkamp will remain involved with temporary pumping installations, so that water safety is continuously guaranteed. The maximum available pumping power in this phase is 575 kW. Through thorough engineering, it will be possible to supply the pumping installations from the grid throughout the project. Thus, additional generators are not necessary. The pumping units are all equipped with customized PLC controls, and are infinitely speed controlled. They are also remotely monitored by Vanderkamp. In this way, reliable and energetically optimal pumping is possible even in the temporary situation.

The construction consortium is therefore pleased with the cooperation. Ruben Derks, superintendent at Dubbink: "The planning and coordination with all cooperating parties is a challenge with such a large project, but the cooperation is very good! With this approach we are not only building new pumping stations, but also strong collaborations and a sustainable water infrastructure for the future."