The ENCI quarry, located on the outskirts of Maastricht, is a former limestone quarry that played an important role in the industrial history of the Netherlands. From the 1920s, the Eerste Nederlandse Cement Industrie (ENCI) quarried marl here, the basic raw material for cement production. For almost a century, the quarry was intensively used, leading to an impressive landscape with steep marl walls and vast plains.
In 2018, the industrial extraction of marl stopped and the transformation of the quarry into a nature reserve began. This redevelopment project aims to create a unique nature and recreation area where flora and fauna can develop. Visitors can now walk through the quarry, enjoy the spectacular views from Mount St Peter, and admire the clear waters of the new lakes. The ENCI quarry has thus become a symbol of successful redevelopment and nature restoration, offering a beautiful contrast between industrial heritage and natural beauty.
Rob Sentjens, who lives in Weert, is a passionate photographer and filmmaker. In the past, he mainly focused on private and model photography, creating images that captured the personal and intimate side of his subjects. However, Rob has decided to take a new path and.. Read more…