The so-called Blauwestad is a new residential area in the Dutch region of Groningen. The town belongs to the municipality of Oldambt and is part of the Blauwestad project, which primarily aims to stimulate the region's economy.
The area will consist of approximately 1,500 houses, spread across five separate residential areas: "De Wei," "Het Riet," "Het Park," "Het Dorp," and "Het Wold." The houses are mostly in the more expensive price ranges.
In 2005, Queen Beatrix turned on the tap, and around 14 million cubic meters of water formed the more than 8 square kilometer Oldambtmeer. Where the yellow grain once stood, there is now a beautiful lake landscape, and you can enjoy a magnificent and diverse natural area on a hike or bike ride. In sunny weather, the Oldambtmeer is also ideal for a boat trip.
The Pieter Smit Bridge, which at 800 meters is the longest bicycle bridge in Europe, crosses the lake.