HV Victoria saves millions of litres of tap water every year thanks to sustainable sprinkler system
HV Victoria is one of the most sustainable sports clubs in the Netherlands. The club wants to
have as little impact on the environment as possible, without compromising the
quality of their facilities. Together with A1 Group, Victoria has installed a
water saving system that saves millions of litres of tap water every year.
saved. Paul Driessen, one of the volunteers involved, talks about this
innovative system and the collaboration with A1 Group.
HV Victoria is one of the most sustainable sports clubs in the Netherlands. The club wants to have as little impact on the environment as possible, without sacrificing the
quality of their facilities. Together with A1 Group, Victoria has installed a water conservation system that saves millions of litres of tap water every year. Paul Driessen, one of the volunteers involved, talks about this
innovative system and cooperation with A1 Group.
Name: | HV Victoria |
Address: | Kralingseweg 226 3062 CG Rotterdam |
Systems: | + System 1 + System 2 + System 3 |
Name: | HV Victoria |
Address: | Kralingseweg 226 3062 CG Rotterdam |
Systems: | + System 1 + System 2 + System 3 |
Name: | HV Victoria |
Address: | Kralingseweg 226 3062 CG Rotterdam |
Systems: | + System 1 + System 2 + System 3 |
Name: | HV Victoria |
Address: | Kralingseweg 226 3062 CG Rotterdam |
Systems: | + System 1 + System 2 + System 3 |
Name: | HV Victoria |
Address: | Kralingseweg 226 3062 CG Rotterdam |
Systems: | + System 1 + System 2 + System 3 |
Name: | HV Victoria |
Address: | Kralingseweg 226 3062 CG Rotterdam |
Systems: | + System 1 + System 2 + System 3 |

A unique system with gigantic water savings
"About six years ago, we installed a well and had new installations
installed by A1 Group," Paul explains. "Before that we were working with tap water, we
do consume about 20,000 cubic metres a year, which is 20 million litres. Thanks to the well, our
water now comes from the ground, which is both much more sustainable and affordable. The savings on
tap water alone is huge."
Through the new system, water is pumped from a deep well, filtered, and stored in a silo before being used to water the hockey and tennis courts. Paul explains: "The pumped water does need to be purified because it contains contains a lot of iron. With the filter system, we can capture that well."
Through the new system, water is pumped from a deep well, filtered, and stored in a silo before being used to water the hockey and tennis courts. Paul explains: "The pumped water does need to be purified because it contains contains a lot of iron. With the filter system, we can capture that well."
Reliability through regular maintenance
"A1 Group comes in monthly for maintenance. That is very important for us to
keep everything of good quality," says Paul. "A failure in the sprinkler system at the
hockey pitches they can signal remotely. Within 24 hours we are up and
running."

Personal collaboration and short lines of communication
"We have been working with A1 Group (previously Van Oosten Beregeningssystemen) for so many years that
they know every corner and every system of our club. At clubs, drawings are often
poorly updated, so it helps enormously that they know exactly what is where."
Paul emphasises the pleasant contact with his regular contacts: "We regularly speak Ron and Dennis. Thanks to the short lines of communication and personal contact, everything is quickly arranged. We experience the cooperation as very pleasant."
Paul emphasises the pleasant contact with his regular contacts: "We regularly speak Ron and Dennis. Thanks to the short lines of communication and personal contact, everything is quickly arranged. We experience the cooperation as very pleasant."
"We want to
keep improving," says Paul. "Together with A1 Group, we are confident about the future.
Our current system is fairly unique in the Netherlands, certainly six years ago it was very
special. Now you see more associations taking the same sustainable step. That is only
only positive for sustainability within sports associations. We are proud to be
leading the way and want to continue to grow in sustainability as an association."
Paul Driessen | Volunteer HV Victoria

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