The Amerongen Discharge Complex is a hydraulic engineering work of art in the Netherlands. It was built in the Lower Rhine near Amerongen according to the CEMT-class Va. This Amerongen Discharge Complex is part of the Stuwen ensemble Hagestein / Amerongen / Driel. The design of this ensemble was started in 1958 within the framework of improving water management in the north of the Netherlands and the navigability of the Lower Rhine. There is no relationship with the Delta Works. These complexes first consist of a weir and sluices. Later, a fish ladder will be added. Only in Hagestein was the weir also equipped with a hydroelectric power station from the design stage. This power station provides sufficient energy for the three weir complexes together.
In 1960, the first Hagestein Discharge Complex was completed. In 1965, the Amerongen Discharge Complex was completed. 1970 is the year that Stuwcomplex Driel is delivered as the last of this unique weir ensemble. source wikipedia
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