Researching Water Reservoirs in Rotterdam
1- Grote Kerkplein
Water reservoirs or infrastructure structures such as Grotekerkplein function as part of the water reserve and distribution system. This square is laid out as a climate – resistant city park. Rainwater falling on the square and the Laurenskerk is temporarily retained and infiltrated under the square.
2- Coolsingel
Coolsingel makes a major contribution to the sustainability principles of microclimate, water storage and biodiversity. Contemporary engineering has been used in the underground area of the ‘golden’ cycle path, creating both a water buffer and root space for the new rows of trees and greenery. It stores excess rainwater during heavy rainfall to prevent flooding and provides water during dry periods. The system is integrated beneath the street, including the cycle lanes, with water redirected via underground pipes to the Delftsevaart.
3- Rain Garden – Vijverhofstraat 32
In order ro relieve the sewerage system in this densely built – up district, rainwater is collected in the rain garden and drained with a delay. The garden forms a green oasis in stony area. Rain is collected in this garden in a recessed part, which can temporarily serve as a pond, and in smart rain barrels in the shape of the letters ZOHO. Water drains from the perforated shower head.(last image)
4- Water Square Benthemplein
A beautiful city square where you can play basketball and skate in a good weather, but in heavy rain the basins can catch the rainwater from the square and the roofs. Together about 1.7 million liters of water. As a result, that water no longer has to go to the sewer, which will therefore flood less quickly. And so the square helps to keep your feet dry while rain shower become increasingly intense. Three basins collect rain water: two undeep basins for the immediate surroundings will receive water whenever it rains, one deeper basin receives water only when it consistently keeps raining. Rainwater that falls on the square runs via large stainless gutters over it, into the basins. Water collects in reservoirs from many different points, such as sidewalks and building pipes.
5- Central Station – Stationsplein
The rainwater used to fall on the tracks, it is now collected by the large glass canopy and then slowly infiltrated into the ground and the surrounding canals.
6- Water Storage Kruispleingarage – Kruisplein
In addition to creating 760 parking spaces, this garage is an important link in the weather system in Rotterdam. The roof of the garage serves as a water storage.
7- Rain Garden KINO
KINO the new movie theater, is not only a nice place, but a climate- concious place. When it rains, the water flows through the downpipes into the gutters and towards the infiltration crates.
8- Schouwburgplein
This garden, with a water reservoir underneath, is a large water reserve. The use of artificial grass as a material is both safe and effectively drains and distributes water evenly. The sprinklers, which channel water through holes, channel rainwater in good weather, making it an example of climate resilience.
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