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Work is underway on the hydroelectric power station

The weir in Linne is 100 years old

Linne is located close to the Maas lakes, the weir and the locks

A large-scale, multi-year maintenance project is currently underway on the Linne weir and hydroelectric power plant on the Meuse River near Linne. This project includes the hydroelectric power plant. This work is part of a large-scale renovation and modernization of the weir system, which is necessary because the original structures, which have been in operation for many decades, are nearing the end of their service life and must therefore be replaced or improved to continue to perform their functions safely and reliably. The maintenance is coordinated by Rijkswaterstaat (the Directorate-General for Public Works and Water Management) and carried out by contractor Mourik Infra BV during the low water period, which usually runs from mid-April to mid-October. During these periods, the water level in the Meuse is lower, making it technically possible to dry out parts of the system and carry out thorough renovations without unnecessarily disrupting regular river traffic and water drainage. In the annual planning for 2024, 2025, and 2026, all maintenance will be carried out in phases. The southern section of the weir will be completed in 2024, the middle section in 2025, and the northern section in 2026. By dividing the work in this way, the systems will remain operational throughout the entire project, with or without reduced capacity, and shipping and river management will continue as much as possible. As a result of the work, bridge users will experience some inconvenience, particularly cyclists, mopeds, and pedestrians. The bicycle bridge over the weir had to be temporarily removed at certain times to allow the replacement components to be installed and to create space for the hydraulic lifting work. During the periods when the bicycle bridge is removed, diversions with clear signs for slow-moving traffic will be in place. Disruption to motorized traffic was limited. The maintenance of the weir and the hydraulic systems is not only technical in nature but also has a broader context, and the seven weirs in the Meuse River are collectively approaching the end of their original lifespan. Therefore, the most suitable approach is being investigated for each location, whether it involves major maintenance, such as at Linne, or eventual replacement. With these renovation projects, Rijkswaterstaat aims to ensure that the weirs in the Meuse River remain safe, functional, and modern for decades to come. Although the work focuses primarily on the weir itself, it also indirectly impacts the hydroelectric power station at Linne, which draws some of its energy from the river through turbines installed in the weir structure. The power stations on the Meuse River use river water levels to generate electricity via turbines. This is a relatively sustainable, quiet, and easily interconnectable method of energy generation in the Netherlands, even though it yields less energy than in mountainous countries due to minor elevation changes. Thanks to this multi-phase maintenance project, the weir, the control systems, and therefore the hydroelectric power stations at Linne, will continue to operate for many years to come, with improved reliability and safety. This is important not only for energy production but also for waterway management, water level regulation, and river safety in this region of Limburg.

Easy parking, nice route with occasional challenges

https://youtu.be/SgKCAZwJt70 The Linnermolen is a former watermill in Linne, municipality of Maasgouw in the Dutch province of Limburg. The mill was located southwest of Linne on the Vlootbeek stream. The watermill between Montfort and St. Joost was located upstream on this stream. Southeast of the mill is the Chapel of Our Lady, and east of the watermill is the windmill of the same name, the Linnermolen.

nice mountain bike route

The only remaining old oil mill in Limburg. It's also remarkable that this watermill is the only one of the six remaining water-oil mills in the Netherlands to house both a corn mill and an oil mill under one roof. Source: https://www.leumolen.nl/leudalmolens/index.html