The Cabour estate was not only used for its strategic location during the First and Second World Wars, it is also the birthplace of IWVA water extraction.
On the estate, you can visit the Water Extraction Museum where you can admire numerous old materials and catch a glimpse of the old pumping station. Meanwhile, you can also enjoy the peace and beauty of the area.
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What is the 'Museum van de Waterwinning (Museum of Water Extraction)'?
The first traces of water extraction date back to the First World War. Only six years after the end of the war, Aquaduin (formerly known as IWVA) was founded with the aim of taking over the existing extraction and expanding it to provide the region with drinking water.
Later, a for that time modern pumping station was built with open air nozzles and automatic filter pressure. At the Cabour estate, the core buildings of the first water extraction plant have been preserved. They form a remarkable industrial-archaeological whole. Until 1947, the Cabour dunes remained the only water extraction area for Aquaduin.
How much does it cost?
Great news, admission is free!
When is it open?
From 5 April to 2 November:
- During school holidays: every day from 14.00h to 18.00h. Closed on Mondays and public holidays
- Outside school holidays: Saturday and Sunday from 14.00h to 18.00h. Closed on public holidays.
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How to get there?
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