The station was named after ir. D.F. Wouda, the chief engineer of the Provincial Water Authority of Friesland. He designed the building in a traditional style with influences of rationalism. During the constructio… See more

The engines, designed by prof. J.C. Dijxhoorn and built by Machinefabriek Jaffa in Utrecht, consist of four tandem-compound main steam engines of 500 IHP and eight double-sided suction centrifugal pumps. Each main … See more

Until 1966, the station was used to lower the water level of Friesland's polders. It now operates approximately once a year, supplemented by planned operations twice a year to keep the staff skilled. The station operates fo… See more

Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1998, the pumping station is also a Rijksmonument and is on the list of Top 100 Dutch heritage sites created by Rijksdienst voor het Cultureel Erfgoed. The station centenary was … See more

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