Key Takeaways
- Hoogweg Paprikakwekerijen awards Havecon (Profile) the project for phase 5 expansion, comprising about 31.5 hectares of new greenhouses.
- The expansion in Marknesse continues the longstanding collaboration between Hoogweg and Havecon, dating back to 2015.
- Newly constructed greenhouses will feature advanced design elements, including 12-meter bars, 7-meter leg height, white-coated steel, and diffuse glass with double AR treatment.
- Initial construction steps, including piling and foundation work, began in mid-February, with plans to start pepper planting in December 2024.
- The project allows for future expansion, potentially adding two more greenhouses covering 20 hectares.
Strengthening a Flourishing Partnership
Hoogweg Paprikakwekerijen has embarked on an ambitious expansion project, marking the commencement of phase 5 of their greenhouse production facilities. This significant development encompasses approximately 31.5 hectares across three new greenhouses in Marknesse, with the option for future growth by adding two more greenhouses. This expansion underscores the enduring partnership between Hoogweg and Havecon, a relationship that has been fruitful since its inception in 2015.
Advanced Greenhouse Design for Enhanced Production
The design of the new greenhouses draws from the successful features of previous projects in Luttelgeest and Marknesse, ensuring consistency and innovation in construction. The greenhouses boast a structure with 12 meters of bars and a leg height of 7 meters, all coated in white to optimize light reflection. A standout feature of these facilities is diffuse glass with a double Anti-Reflection treatment, maximizing light penetration and benefiting pepper production by enhancing growth conditions.
Construction Milestones and Future Plans
The construction journey began in mid-February with the commencement of piling and foundation work, a collaborative effort led by Voorwinden Groep. The project has swiftly laid the first edge foundations and begun the groundwork for an efficient rainwater collection system. This preparatory phase sets the stage for a seamless construction process to complete the greenhouses for the first pepper planting scheduled for December 2024.
