Dike reinforcement Den Oever-Den Helder

In this dike reinforcement project in the Noordkop, we are working according to the guidelines of the Omgevingswet. Therefore, at the start of the planning phase (early May 2021) we published the participation notification. In it we indicated how and when we would inform the surrounding area and ask them to participate, with the ultimate goal of arriving together at an established Project Decision. 

Preferred Alternative

The Executive Board adopted the preferred alternative (VKA) for strengthening this dike section on June 23, 2020. The most suitable solution per dike section (Wieringer Zeewering, Balgzanddijk, Amsteldiepdijk) is now known and can now be worked out in more detail.

What's going on?

On the outer side of all three dike sections, the revetment, consisting of zetestone, asphalt and grass, does not comply in large parts. And along the Balgzand Canal, the dike is not stable enough on the inside in certain sections.

What does the VKA look like?

During the reconnaissance phase, we looked at a wide range of possible solutions for all three levees together with the environment. The VKA consists of:

1. On different parts of the three dike sections we are reinforcing the revetment on the outside. It concerns asphalt, grass and stony revetment.
2. Of the Balgzand dike, we are reinforcing the inner toe of the dike by a paving in certain sections.

Between 2017 and 2019, we organized several dike evenings (meetings) for stakeholders, local residents and other interested parties. During these meetings, among other things, we showed possible solutions for the dike reinforcement. We also provided feedback on questions and wishes we collected from the surrounding area. In the fall of 2019, we presented the preliminary choice for the preferred alternative. The Executive Board adopted the preferred alternative on June 23, 2020. The preferred alternative was designed together with the environment.

Working on a project decision

At the end of the plan development phase, the board lays down the design for the dike reinforcement in a project decision. This decision must be approved by the Provincial Executive of the province of North Holland.

Why a notification?

The next project phase, the plan execution phase, started in 2021 and ends with a project plan/project decision. This phase involves working with the surrounding area to develop and design the preferred alternative (VKA). This phase determines what the dike will look like after the reinforcement. This phase will also include determining which co-option opportunities can be implemented. The purpose of the announcement is to inform you about the participation during the planning phase. View the full announcement.