A land-swap agreement involving a Hague school and the regional water authority has resulted in a new football court for pupils at the Heldring Business School.
Delfland needed additional room to prepare the sewage pumping station on the Morsestraat for future demands. Part of the required space lay on school grounds, prompting discussions about an exchange of land.
The resulting agreement provided space for the pumping station project and a place for pupils to play football, exercise and meet. The municipality granted the permit for the court.
In its announcement ahead of the planned 9 November opening, the council presented the project as an example of organisations looking beyond their individual needs to find a shared benefit.
Delfland says work on the pumping station will continue in the coming years, with discussions involving the school and surrounding community.
Source: Gemeente Den Haag and Hoogheemraadschap van Delfland, press release/update dated 06/11/2026.