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The forgotten flood disaster of 1825
22 dyke breaches, 6 flooded provinces, and 379 fatalities. In 2025, it will be 2 centuries since most of the north of the Netherlands was submerged.
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Thirty years later: the 1995 high-water evacuation remains unforgettable
Exactly thirty years ago, river water levels reached alarming heights. This was the reason for launching the Room for the River programme.
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Eastern Scheldt storm surge barrier tested to the limit in specialised basins
The Eastern Scheldt storm surge barrier is nearly 40 years old. Over the coming years, its major components will need replacement.
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Pioneering circularity in tunnel installations
The Tunnel Renovations South Holland is a megaproject for Rijkswaterstaat. Contractors are challenged to work with reused materials.
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Sustainable and innovative approach gains attention at home and abroad
Rijkswaterstaat aims to be fully climate-neutral and circular by 2030. We are collaborating on a sustainable and innovative approach to accelerate progress.
