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AN ISLAND
WITH AMBITION
Green and durable initiatives on Goeree-Overflakkee
GoereeOverflakkee
My island
Goeree-Overflakkee is truly special. You will
experience it when you visit this island in the
south of Holland: you can see and feel the
power of life. Close to the dynamic cities of
Rotterdam and Antwerp - and yet completely
away from everything – you can enjoy the
magnificent Dutch skies during a walk through
the dunes and along the wide beaches. Take a
cycle tour through the spacious, centuries-old
polders or one of the many nature reserves.
Goeree-Overflakkee is a wonderful place to
live or to experience a lovely holiday.
Goeree-Overflakkee wants to be energy
neutral by 2020 and aspires to be the most
sustainable island of Western Europe.
You will soon understand why people refer to
it as ‘my island’. Goeree-Overflakkee is the
place to come home to!
Island with many
green initiatives
GREENPOINT HOLLAND-ZEELAND:
AGRARIAN COMPANY WITH A
SUSTAINABLE PETROL STATION
Sustainability and economic growth go hand-inhand on Goeree-Overflakkee. At the farm of entrepreneur and initiator Tonnie van Peperstraten in
Oude-Tonge, the first sustainable petrol station of
the Netherlands is under construction: Greenpoint
Holland-Zeeland. Greenpoint fully focuses on making the farm and the energy provision in a region
sustainable , for instance by installing solar panels
on the roofs of the farm, collecting rainwater, and
producing biogas from sugar beets.
And there is a direct link between the petrol station
and a wind park. The production and storage of
hydrogen make it possible to buffer large quantities
of energy, such as solar, wind, and tidal energy that
might be generated in the future.
vanpeperstraten-greenpoint.com
It is Goeree-Overflakkee’s ambition to be energy neutral by 2020 by way of energy-saving and sustainable
power generation as well as the use of the sun, sea and wind. Municipality, entrepreneurs and social
parties are cooperating in various innovative projects, such as the hydrogen tank station, a tidal power
station, solar panels, wind energy and sustainable driving - the latter, for example, by realizing charging
points for electric vehicles. From late 2015 we will also have four hydrogen buses running between
Dirksland and Rotterdam. These buses will be stationed in Oude-Tonge.
A TIDAL POWER STATION FOR BETTER WATER
The provinces of South-Holland and Zeeland, the
municipalities of Goeree-Overflakkee and SchouwenDuiveland, and the State have combined their efforts and
dedicated themselves to the construction of a tidal power
station at the Brouwersdam.This dam, once constructed
as one of the major Delta Works projects for the purpose
of water management and security, was completed in
1971. The Brouwersdam changed the Grevelingen estuary
into a saltwater lake. Unfortunately, the closure has had a
deteriorating effect on the water quality in the Grevelingen
area. The future tidal power station should turn this process
around and improve the water quality and the Grevelingen
ecosystem through the inflow of oxygen-rich seawater. This
would render (mussel) fishery profitable again and open up
new opportunities for tourism and recreation. At the same
One of the options
of the tidal power station
that is still to be built
time, the tidal effect through the water gates in the Brouwersdam
itself could be used to generate energy with a tidal power station.
This new power station will be the epitome of innovation as, unlike
any other tidal power station built so far, it will have to depend on
restricted tides in order to generate large-scale energy, safeguard
security and improve the water quality in the Grevelingen area. It
will supply green energy to at least 25,000 households on GoereeOverflakkee and Schouwen-Duiveland. The parties involved are
currently exploring all the possibilities of such a tidal power station
and, depending on their findings, the construction will start in 2018.
The plans include a Tidal Technology Centre at the Flakkeese
Spuisluis at the Grevelingendam. This test centre will be a great
addition to the others in the Netherlands as well as throughout
Europe. It will provide turbine engineering companies the
opportunity to perform (long and short term) tests at the
appropriate scale in a realistic setting - at limited and controllable
costs. The centre will also be a versatile research location where
staff and students from educational and knowledge institutions
can study various phenomena in and around tidal turbines, such as
flow patterns, morphology and fish friendliness.
getijdencentralebrouwersdam.nl
ENERGETIC REGION
GOEREE-OVERFLAKKEE
In early 2013, the Ministry of Infrastructure
and Environment, the municipality of GoereeOverflakkee, the Rabobank Goeree-Overflakkee and the architect’s firm Casa Ratsma have
joined forces. By the name of Energetic Region,
a pilot project was started on Goeree-Overflakkee in March 2013, which stimulates energy
saving in the built-up area as well as the possibilities of generating sustainable energy locally.
Energetic Region is such a great success that
it has given rise to the ambition to realise 100
energetic regions in the Netherlands.
Similar regions have now been set up in places
such as Katwijk, Oldenzaal and Zeeland, and
the alliance has meanwhile been extended to
include a great number of new partners, such
as the foundation “Meer met minder” (More
with Less), the VNG Association of Dutch
Municipalities, Eneco and the nature and
environmental federations. Energetic Region is
a pivotal source of information and advice for
businesses that are looking into energy-cuts
and energy generation.. The foundation that
is behind it all supports municipalities in their
policy to encourage companies, social
organisations, and private persons to make
their buildings sustainable.
ZONNEPARK OUDDORP
Solar park “Zonnepark Ouddorp aan Zee” is the largest soilbound installation of solar panels in South-Holland. On 1.3
hectares, there are over 2,900 solar panels. The electricity
that they generate equals the use of 225 households per
year. The solar park is an initiative of Klepperstee recreational park and is the property of Deltawind. There are plans
for the realisation of more new solar parks on the land, the
first of which will be over 10 times as large as the solar park
of Ouddorp aan Zee.
energiekeregio.nl
zonneparkouddorp.nl
The ‘Immanuel’:
SUSTAINABLE FISHERIES
MASTER PLAN SUSTAINABLE FISHERY
The fisheries’ sector on Goeree-Overflakkee
works with various sustainable fishing methods,
such as flyshooting, twinrig and pulse wing.
These techniques cause less disturbance to the
sea-floor and reduce unwanted bycatch.
Ships that use these sustainable fishing methods
consume less fuel (this can mount up to a saving
of 50%). In the Fisheries’ Innovation Centre in
Stellendam, fisheries can test their nettings,
adjustments to their fishing tackle, and new
fishing and catching techniques for crustaceans
and shellfish in a 32 metre salt-water basin with
sandy soil. The combined knowledge of various
organisations and technical partners in this
centre helps fishermen to make further progress
in sustainability. Scientists are also welcome
at the centre for their research, and practical
lessons are provided here for several educational
institutions.
Fishing with vision and skill: two
components of a sector that is very
determined about its course. The MDV
Sustainable Fishery Masterplan collaborative
project aims to demonstrate that the current
technical knowledge and innovations
make it possible to fish the North Sea in
a more economic and sustainable way.
To put their money where their mouth
is, various professional fields within the
fisheries sector put their heads together
and designed and constructed a pilot
ship within just one year. This vessel of
the future is already fishing the North
Sea! The ship was built by the shipbuilders
Hoekman (of Urk) and Padmos (in
Stellendam) and IJtama (Stellendam), and
Electro Westhoeve (Ouddorp). Cooperatie
Westvoorn (Stellendam) and HFK
Engineering of Baarn were responsible for
the new Twin-Rig Pulse fishing tackle.
This ship is designed
for sustainable fishery.
masterplanduurzamevisserij.nl
SUSTAINABLE RECREATION. THIS TOO CAN BE
DONE ON GOEREE-OVERFLAKKEE
DELTAWIND
The Deltawind cooperative
is an initiative of the local
population; today, the cooperative has more than 1,600
members. Deltawind has
been generating sustainable
energy on Goeree-Overflakkee since 1989. Deltawind
wants to contribute to a
cleaner environment and a
sustainable society.
It is developing large-scale
wind- and solar energy
projects, stimulates energysaving, and supports smallscale generation in public
buildings and private houses.
Deltawind is also studying
the possibilities of applying
other forms of sustainable
energy. Furthermore, it
provides information about
sustainable energy and
saving energy.
deltawind.nl
There are various camping sites, hotels and beach lodges
with a Green Key certificate, which partly or completely run
on solar energy. At the head of the Goeree-Overflakkee
island there are also various sustainable recreation homes
and hotels (and some more under construction). In Ouddorp,
an eco-hotel (Punt West) has been realised. There are also
advanced plans for completely self-supporting back-to-basic
homes in the Greenhuus concept. The island offers numerous
eco-friendly activities; you can hire an electric scooter, for instance, or take a tour of the harbour canals in a noiseless boat.
punt-west.nl
www.greenhuus.nl
LED LIGHTING
& SUSTAINABLE LIGHT TOWERS
CLEAN BEACHES, PRISTINE NATURE AND CLEAN
AND SAFE (SWIMMING) WATER
On Goeree-Overflakkee, it is standard to
include cradle to cradle light poles with
LED-lighting in all the new building projects.
LED-lighting has the advantage that it has a
longer life span than regular lighting, the maintenance costs are lower, the energy consumption drops, and the environment suffers less
light pollution Cradle to cradle light poles are
made of recyclable aluminium and have a life
span of 60 years.
Goeree-Overflakkee has an outstanding reputation in various sustainability areas.
The island has won as many as nine Blue Flags for several years in succession.
On two beaches and in seven marinas the Blue Flag flies proudly. In 2014, the island
even had the greatest number of Blue Flags for marinas in the world! The permission
to fly a Blue Flag is an international recognition of the efforts of the beach municipality or marina manager towards clean and safe (swimming) water, pristine nature,
good sanitary facilities and a healthy environment. Moreover, Goeree-Overflakkee
has won a QualityCoast Gold Award for sustainable tourism for a number of years.
This means that Goeree-Overflakkee has been acclaimed as a green holiday destination.
North Sea beaches of Goeree-Overflakkee
have also acquired the much-wanted four
stars in the Cleanest Beach contest. The
beaches come under the category of very
clean and are ranked third in the Dutch list.
SEAL SANCTUARY A SEAL
The former Expo Haringvliet in Stellendam houses
A Seal, a seal sanctuary and expo. Stellendam is
situated favourably near the North Sea and the
Voordelta area, at the centre of the area where
the seals love to stay. A Seal is mainly focused
on rescuing stranded and weakened seals in the
South-Holland and Zeeland waters. For the welfare
of the animals, it is beneficial to spare them a long
journey, which is why the Foundation A Seal
opened up a sanctuary in the southwestern
Netherlands.
The sanctuary focuses on the earliest possible
return of the animals into nature, with good chances of survival. Apart from the rescue of seals,
A Seal is involved in scientific research into the
seals in the area. A Seal also provides information and
education about the seals, their natural habitat,
and their rescue and care. The interactive exhibition
about the sea, the seal, Haringvlietsluizen, and the
KNRM (Royal Dutch Lifeboat Society) is well worth
a visit.
aseal.nl
Furthermore, any public maintenance by the
municipality always includes the substitution
of the existing lighting by LED. If the pole itself
also needs to be replaced, the cradle to cradle
light pole is erected. Lighting is a typical
example of how the municipality is to fulfil its
ambition to be energy neutral by 2020.
It is well on its way: the business area in
Oude-Tonge has been entirely furnished with
LED lighting - which also improves the safety
of the area – while the hamlet Havenhoofd is
enjoying the benefits of the brand new Philips
LED lighting system City Touch with remotely
controllable fixtures – a scoop!
ISLAND OF GOOD TASTE
Goeree-Overflakkee is known for its fresh produce:
potatoes, biological (goat’s) cheese, biological Nashi pears, tomatoes,
vegetables, eggs, champagne rhubarb, green asparagus, sustainably
caught fish and lobster and the world-famous Stellendam shrimps, to
name but a few. You can visit farmers on the island or the Stellendam
fish auction and discover more about our local produce, how ice cream
and cheese are made, or how our fish is caught in an eco-friendly way.
You will naturally also have ample opportunity to treat yourself to these
delicacies in our cafes and restaurants.
THE MICROFERM MONO-DIGESTION OF MANURE:
GREEN GAS BY RAS
When it comes to combining valuable resources with modern techniques,
Goeree-Overflakkee is no stranger! At their mixed agricultural company,
the Ras family in Den Bommel upgrades biogas to green gas in an
extraordinarily innovative way. The company upholds the principle of
healthy and responsible nutrition with respect for animals and the
environment in all aspects of life on, and off, the farm.
They now have a small-scale installation for the mono-digestion of
manure up and running. This recent addition enables them to produce
biogas from a number of valuable sources, such as cattle manure. This
biogas is upgraded to high-quality green gas, which is directly injected
into the Goeree-Overflakkee natural gas network.
This means that, thanks to this state-of-the-art installation, cattle
manure, which until recently was only used as a nutritional source for land
and flora, is now also an energy source for
everyone connected to the natural gas
network. What is more, when the
installation is running to its full
capacity, it pumps around some
8,000 m3 of fresh daily manure
per day. This is equivalent to
185,000 m3 of natural gas - or
approximately 120 households
- per year. In other words: with
this absolutely unique form of
an eco-friendly energy source,
it only takes 3 cows to supply a
household with gas for a full year!
Town hall
Koningin Julianaweg 45
3241 XB Middelharnis
T. 14 0187
[email protected]
www.goeree-overflakkee.nl
COLOPHON
This brochure is a publication of the municipality
of Goeree-Overflakkee and has been made possible
by a contribution of the province of South-Holland.
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