For this reason, this path between the Zegwaartseweg and the Benthuizerplas is closed for half a year

The corner of Schielandpad is a pedestrian and cycle path between the Zegwaartseweg and the Benthuizerplas. Many people from Oosterheem use the road to go for a walk or bike ride in the direction of De Noord Aa recreational area. In front of the path is a bright yellow plate with the announcement that the corner of Schielandpad will close for half a year. Indebuurt sought out why.

The long closure is needed for the construction of a brand new pumping station. This will ensure that the flow direction of our water will go the other way in a while. What about that?

Against blue -green algae

The Hoek van Schielandpad was closed until the end of this year due to work on the water system by Water Board of Rijnland. There will be a new pumping station at the Zegwaartseweg 150. Until now, the long land pumping water from the Zoetermeerse lake to the Leidsewallenwetering has pumped. This will stop soon because that wants to prevent blue algae in the pond.

Long land out of use

Instead, the water system will soon be fed via the machine tour along the Vestingpad towards Gemaal Palenstein. The new pumping station on the corner of Schielandpad will pump water from the tour to the Zegwaartsewetering. For the construction of a management, contractor Schouls removes part of the corner of Schielandpad. Hence the long -term closure up to and including December 19, according to a spokesperson for the municipality. What will happen to the Gemaal on the long country is not yet clear.

Cyclists and walkers can reach the Benthuizerplas via the Hugo de Grootlaan or the Noordhovepad.