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An unusual overflow facility was constructed in the municipality of Voorschoten this year. The project, commissioned by the Hoogheemraadschap van Rijnland, is unique because geopolymer concrete - a sustainable alternative to traditional concrete - was used for the concrete manhole. For both client and Aannemingsbedrijf Schouls B.V. this was the first time that this material was used as part of a sewer system.
In the 1960s and 1970s, the sewer and the purifier agreed: the Netherlands had to be drained. All the water from households and street gullies had to go down the pipe and to treatment. Mixed sewers were constructed at an admirable pace. Thus, Dutch municipalities managed to supply 99.6% of the Netherlands via sewerage [...].
Van Meeuwen has taken a new step in its nearly 100-year history. The family business specializing in Lubrication (everything to do with lubrication technology) and Additives (smart, functional additives) has moved to modern and sustainable premises on the Vecht in Weesp. A place with history, as Van Meeuwen was already located here in 1954. The [...]
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