In order to create the Noordoostpolder, sluices and pumping stations had to be built.

Buma is a fire and bomb proof building which contains three pumps.

Each pump can move 550 cubic metres (19,000 cu ft) of water per minute.

[3] The Lemstersluis which is often called Frisian sluice was completed on 10 November 1940 and is located next to the pumping house.

[4] The plan for the village was approved in 1952, and construction started the same year.