Belgium replaces 1970s Kalkenvaart pump to boost water levels in nature reserve

A new pumping station at the Kalkenvaart in Laarne, Belgium, replaces a 1970s installation originally designed for agricultural drainage. The new pumps will regulate water levels to support the area's transition to a nature reserve, increasing water retention, fish habitat, and energy efficiency. This marks a shift in water management priorities from agricultural drying to ecological restoration.

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