Zwanenburg Wastewater Treatment Plant: Ready for the Future
The renovation and expansion of the wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) in Zwanenburg in the Netherlands is the result of years of collaboration between the Rijnland District Water Control Board and various partners, including BAM Energy & Water. To mark the successful completion of the project, Rijnland organised exclusive guided tours for a range of stakeholders. These tours focused on sharing knowledge, celebrating achievements, and expressing appreciation for the project. In Haarlem-Schalkwijk, participants received an explanation of the operation of the new pumping station and its importance within the water system. In Zwanenburg, they visited the site of the fully renovated and expanded treatment plant, where the results of technical innovation and long-term cooperation were clearly visible.
Ready for the Future
High Water Authority Harry Kortman: 'With the expansion and renovation of the treatment plant, we are able to treat and transport more wastewater. Treating wastewater at a single location makes the process more sustainable. Following the renovation, energy consumption will be reduced by 15%. In addition, the increased treatment capacity aligns with the expected population growth in the region.'
The by-product of wastewater, sludge, will in future be processed at the Haarlem Waarderpolder treatment plant. The renovation project for this facility has recently begun. Here, sludge will be converted into the sustainable product biogas. In this way, Rijnland continues to take steps towards a more sustainable future.
Successful Collaboration
'The water transition requires vision, decisiveness and collaboration,' says Rolf te Velde, CEO of BAM Energy & Water. 'We are incredibly pleased and proud to have contributed to the AWS Zwanenburg project. The collaboration with the Rijnland District Water Control Board and contractors VOBI and Mobilis TBI was both enjoyable and successful. In a complex environment, we installed new transport and sludge pipelines. This contributes to the efficient treatment of wastewater and a sustainable future for residents in the Zwanenburg, Haarlem and Heemstede region.'
