THE ZUYDER ZEE.
HUGE RECLAMATION SCHEME. (By Cable.—Preee Association—Copyright.) THE HAGUE, January 27. The Government scheme for reclaiming the Zuyder Zee involves the reclaiming of 815 square miles and the conversion of 557 square miles into a freeh water lake, at a cost of £15,750,000. . The scheme includes eighteen miles of concrete embankment, which will carry a double line of railways and a carriage road. «*lt is expected that the land will give the State a rental of £1,250,000.
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Press, Volume L, Issue 14887, 29 January 1914, Page 8
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79THE ZUYDER ZEE. Press, Volume L, Issue 14887, 29 January 1914, Page 8
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