The IJmeer is a 'bordering lake' (Randmeer) in the Netherlands. It lies between the De Nes polder (in Waterland), Pampushaven, Hollandse Brug and the mouth of the IJ in IJburg, straddling the provinces of North Holland and Flevoland. It is an important habitat for birds such as the tufted duck and scaup.[2] To the north-east is the Markermeer, south-east is the Gooimeer.
| IJmeer | |
|---|---|
  IJmeer | |
 Map | |
| Location | North Holland, Flevoland |
| Coordinates | 52°22′N 5°04′E |
| Basin countries | Netherlands |
| Islands | (De Drost, Hooft, Pampus, Vuurtoreneiland, Warenar) |
| Official name | Markermeer & IJmeer |
| Designated | 29 August 2000 |
| Reference no. | 1245[1] |
Houses in the IJmeer
Since 1998 islands have been built for the new suburb of IJburg. The first houses were ready in 2003. On 24 November 2004 the Council of State ruled that the construction of further new islands was provisionally banned, because the consequences for the environment were insufficiently researched.
Further plans for the IJmeer
In 2006, the Council for Transport and Public Works and the Environment Board issued a joint opinion stating that Amsterdam and Almere should become conjoined cities with the IJmeer as a 'Central Park'. Partly to this end, Almere has announced plans to build residential areas in the IJmeer, in order for Amsterdam and Almere to grow closer together.[3] There are plans for a connection between Amsterdam and Almere, straight through the IJmeer, through IJburg, and the planned Almere Pampus. Most likely this connection will be a bridge with lanes for public transport (metro and RER-like) and road.[4]
Islands
The IJmeer has a number of islands including:
- De Drost
- Hooft (island)
- Pampus
- Vuurtoreneiland
- Warenar
References
Wikiwand in your browser!
Seamless Wikipedia browsing. On steroids.
Every time you click a link to Wikipedia, Wiktionary or Wikiquote in your browser's search results, it will show the modern Wikiwand interface.
Wikiwand extension is a five stars, simple, with minimum permission required to keep your browsing private, safe and transparent.
