Even before the first spade hits the ground, the construction of a new village at the lowest point of the Netherlands has already been a major undertaking. The construction of the village of Cortelande, in the Zuidplaspolder near Gouda, led to a serious conflict between the municipality of Zuidplas and the water board. The disagreement was fought out all the way to the Council of State, but the hatchet finally seems to be buried this week.
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Even before the first spade hits the ground, the construction of a new village at the lowest point of the Netherlands has already been a major undertaking. The construction of the village of Cortelande, in the Zuidplaspolder near Gouda, led to a serious conflict between the municipality of Zuidplas and the water board. The disagreement was fought out all the way to the Council of State, but the hatchet finally seems to be buried this week.
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2 months ago·Hilversum, Netherlands (Kingdom of the)