Working towards safety, mobility and quality of life
We are responsible for the design, construction, management and maintenance of the Netherlands’ primary infrastructure facilities
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2025: the year in review for Rijkswaterstaat International
Collaboration outside the Netherlands, the NATO summit and planning for extreme scenarios: 2025 was full of special moments for us internationally.
Asset management
In the coming years, (parts of) hundreds of bridges and locks, tunnels, storm surge barriers and line elements will need to be replaced and/or renovated.
ResiRiver
ResiRiver advances the adoption of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) in the Netherlands and across North-West Europe (NWE) river systems for climate resilience.
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Blade Barrier shows promising results
6 months after its unveiling, the Blade Barrier shows that repurposed wind turbine blades can be a good circular alternative to traditional noise barriers.
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Rijkswaterstaat tests remotely operated drones for faster incident response
We have been using drones for several years. With the Drone2Go project, we are taking the next step by testing drones that can be operated remotely.
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Living alongside rivers means living with water
The last major dyke breaches occurred in early 1926. We have been working hard to reduce the risk of flooding and protect the country against high water.
The story of Rijkswaterstaat
Rijkswaterstaat is dedicated to enhancing safety, mobility and quality of life in the Netherlands. We protect our communities from flooding and ensure their well-being. We help people get from A to B quickly and safely. And we provide residents with ample green space, sufficient clean water and drinking water, creating an environment where everyone can thrive. Rijkswaterstaat is part of the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management.
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Our expertise
Discover how Rijkswaterstaat is harnessing the power of global collaboration in infrastructure development to address the same challenges faced by people all over the world, such as extreme water levels and drought.
Collaboration
Rijkswaterstaat continuously investing in international partnerships, driving meaningful impact and sustainable progress based on shared knowledge and collaboration.
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