Ir.D.F. Woudagemaal (D.F. Wouda Steam Pumping Station)
The Wouda Pumping Station at Lemmer in the province of Friesland opened in 1920. It is the largest steam-pumping station ever built and is still in operation. It represents the high point of the contribution made by Netherlands engineers and architects in protecting their people and land against the natural forces of water.
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The Ir.D.F. Woudagemaal (D.F. Wouda Steam Pumping Station) is the largest steam-pumping station ever built and is still in operation. During the winterdays, this station comes in action to help more modern pumping stations cope with high water in Friesland. On average, this occurs for 400 hours a year.
While its modern colleagues can be set in action by just turning a switch, this station needs a 6 hour-warming up to be able to do its work. Then, it is able to pump about 4 million liters of water per minute.
The pumping station is named after Ir. D.F. Wouda, the head engineer who was responsible for its design and construction.
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