Old pond that supplies fresh water to the city of Ypres.
Some explanation: The Dikkebusvijver is a pond near the village of Dikkebus, south of the city of Ypres. On July 23, 1310, the City of Ypres received permission from the Count of Flanders to dig the pond next to the Zillebeke pond to ensure that sufficient water was available in the city for fulling and dyeing sheets.
The pond was created by damming the Kemmelbeek and was excavated on the grounds of the parishes of Vlamertinge, Dikkebus and Voormezele. The expropriation of the necessary land was arranged by the city of Ypres and took about ten years to complete. The pond of thirty-six hectares was not realized until around 1323. The pond provided and supplies Ypres with drinking water, formerly through the Ypres canals and then through a system of oak pipes. Since 1926 this has been done via a modern pumping station. The Zillebeke pond and Bellewaarde pond were also created in this way.
In addition to the drinking water supply, the pond also has a recreational function.
Enjoy the shaded banks at moderate speed.

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🇧🇪 Herwig Aertbeliën

April 24, 2023

In the early 14th century, Ypres was a very prosperous and densely populated city. Two ponds were constructed for the water supply: in Dikkebus and in Zillebeke, and these ponds still supply Ypres with drinking water. The 28 hectare Zillebeke pond is fed by the Zillebeek. On the western bank is the pumping and purification station, which produces about four to five thousand cubic meters of drinking water every day. The pond is enclosed by a beautiful double row of trees. Fishing is possible, subject to a special fishing permit. The pond is a valuable part of nature. The large fields of water lilies are very picturesque. A colony of grebes breeds there, but also gray heron, coot, moorhen, mallard and sandpiper are at home here. During the migratory season, the pond is frequently visited by numerous bird species. You can cycle and walk around the pond.
Source: Knooper.com/zillebekevijver

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