Weener, a state-approved resort, is often referred to as the green town of the Rheiderland. Green, lush meadows where cows graze or the long dike with sheep grazing, plus the …

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July 7, 2019

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After several severe storm surges, most recently on January 28, 1901, the city council of Weener with a petition for the granting of funds for the construction of a protective lock. It should keep emwater stalls that are more than two meters above sea level away from the city. The draft was commissioned in April 1902 by the Magistrate and completed in late 1902. He envisaged a 10m-wide security gate, a NN + 4.75m lock top, an emitter-side and a harbor-side stemming gate (Wikipedia).

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November 13, 2021

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The lock chamber can accommodate vehicles up to 25 meters in length and 9 meters in width. It is secured on both sides with a pair of double mitred gates. The pleasure boat trip can use it from April to October at fixed times.

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