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Van Sasse Pumping Station

Van Sasse Pumping Station

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Van Sasse Pumping Station

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Location: Grave, North Brabant, Netherlands

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1. Van Sasse Pumping Station – Ravenstein City Gate loop from Balgoij

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2. Heathland and Wetlands – John S. Thompson Bridge loop from Nederasselt

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3. Sint-Elisabethkerk – John S. Thompson Bridge loop from Grave

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Wandel & Co

March 28, 2024

An electric pumping station from 1928, which regulates the water level in the Raam.

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John & Natasja

August 25, 2024

Beautiful place and open to the public on Sundays

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Wappie

December 9, 2025

The Van Sasse Pumping Station near Grave is a striking waterworks that plays a key role in controlling the waters of the Meuse River. Built at the end of the 19th century, it forms, together with the nearby locks and dikes, an ingenious system that protects the land behind it from high water levels.

The pumping station is named after Cornelis van Sasse, a hydraulic engineer involved in the construction of various Meuse-Rhine projects. The robust brick casing with large round arches and iron details reflects the typical industrial architecture of that period.

From the walking route, you have a good view of the water inlets, the discharge pipes, and the heavy metal gates. The entire structure demonstrates how important water management has always been here: without these types of installations, the low-lying areas around Grave would be much more vulnerable to flooding.

The pumping station is no longer in use, but it remains a recognizable part of the landscape and a tangible reminder of the battle against the water.

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Elevation 60 m

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1. Van Sasse Pumping Station – Ravenstein City Gate loop from Balgoij

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