About the project
In the new draft guidelines, we aim for less soil sealing. Less soil sealing means more infiltration and less urban heating. The green screen and, if possible, a small flower meadow will benefit biodiversity. Our wastewater pumping stations have a limited surface. This means the impact per pumping station will be limited, but since we have more than 2,000 pumping stations, we go by the principle of 'many a little makes a mickle'. So in the long run, it can make a difference: our pumping station can be one of many small stepping stones for biodiversity.
How are the criteria of the objective met?
This new design guideline will enhance biodiversity and the green screen provides for a green element in an urban area.
More green and blue, less grey.
What are the benefits of the project?
As with the solar panels, we are involving many technical people in this story. The good cooperation and dialogue with the technical people ensures that there is also more understanding among them about this new approach. We also note that greater awareness has emerged when talking about the importance of biodiversity and water management.
