Ganzendries, Bierbeek
Water treatment and a new road surface in Bierbeek
Safe cycle paths and good sewerage are important points of attention for every municipality. With the “Ganzendries Connection Sewerage” project, the municipalities of Bierbeek and Lubbeek worked on these points. Together with the municipalities, Aquafin and Fluvius, we have joined forces to carry out sewerage works and reconstruct the cycle path.
The sewerage works initially include the construction of the sewer connection between Pellenberg and the Tiensesteenweg to separate the waste water from the rainwater. In addition, a pumping station was also built to bring the wastewater to the sewage treatment plant so that it no longer ends up untreated in nature and the water quality improves significantly. Finally, a rainwater basin was constructed along which the rainwater is discharged slowly into existing or new canals.
With these works, Aquafin collects the wastewater of 1,100 residents of Lubbeek and Bierbeek, which used to end up in the road canals, and connects it to the sewerage network. In time, this can be increased to 1400 inhabitants.
New sewerage system, new cycle path
Installing a sewer system is always accompanied by the reconstruction of a new road surface. In the zones where sewerage was installed, the former roadway pavement was also renewed in asphalt (within the built-up area) or concrete (outside the built-up area).
A double bicycle path was also constructed, separated from the road surface, for a smooth and safe connection along the Ganzendries between Pellenberg and Lovenjoel. As an extra, the street lighting was replaced by modern energy-efficient LED lighting.
“Wastewater treatment may not be glamorous, but it is vitally important for municipalities. Through such efforts, we contribute to the European Water Framework Directive and help improve the quality of surface waters in Flemish streams and rivers—crucial for both nature and public health.”
Bron Quote Theo Francken: artikel hln
New sewerage system, new cycle path
Installing a sewer system is always accompanied by the reconstruction of a new road surface. In the zones where sewerage was installed, the former roadway pavement was also renewed in asphalt (within the built-up area) or concrete (outside the built-up area).
A double bicycle path was also constructed, separated from the road surface, for a smooth and safe connection along the Ganzendries between Pellenberg and Lovenjoel. As an extra, the street lighting was replaced by modern energy-efficient LED lighting.
