In 1930 the Leemans pumping station and the Lely pumping station near Medemblik started to drain the 20,000 hectare Wieringermeer. It took them six months to do that. The Wieringermeer is located 6.60 meters below sea level and is one of the deepest reclaimed land in the Netherlands. This large difference in depth is clearly visible in the Stontelersluis next to the Leemans pumping station.
Pumping station Leemans Stontelersluis
Nearby locations
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Gat in de dijk
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Solar studio-Center Monique
Unique combination of a solar studio and beauty salon in the city center of Wieringerwerf.
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Sloepennetwerk Hollands Kroon
Sloop network is the alternative to the well-known water almanac with which you can easily and quickly plan a fascinating sailing route with your sloop.
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Lotus, wokplaza
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Dijkmagazijn
There are two dike warehouses in the municipality of Hollands Kroon.
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Shoeplaza
The most surprising shoe store in the region, with new models every week.
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Zorgboerderij Dijkgatshoeve
Monday to Friday from 9.30am to 12.30pm. Closed on weekends and during school holidays. In our farm shop we sell organic products from our own land.
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Mountainbikeroute Wieringerwerf
A route of 19 kilometers through the Dijkgatsbos and the surroundings of Wieringerwerf.
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Het Domeinkantoor
Het voormalige domeinkantoor is gebouwd in 1942 voor het waterschap.