What does upcoming period look like ?

Now that the engineering firm is on board, we can go full steam ahead. The year 2024 will be one of intensive collaboration with both the engineering firm and the various stakeholders. In the exploration phase, we will examine the possible solution directions and these will be worked out in more detail into promising alternatives. From a number of promising alternatives, a single best-fit solution, or preferred alternative (VKA), will follow . This VKA will be chosen on the basis of various criteria, such as cost, sustainability and support. The VKA is expected to be adopted in January 2025.

The preliminary study has already revealed a concrete solution for one of the dike sections near the Nieuwe Diep. For Nieuwe Diep I and II we are now considering a quay widening whereby both extra framework space is created and the water safety issue is solved. For this we are working closely with both the Municipality of Den Helder and the Port of Den Helder, as well as the Maritime Cluster. Simultaneously with the adoption of the VKA, a cooperation agreement (SOK) will be ratified, so that agreements are made about wishes, requirements, management and maintenance and costs.

When will you hear more?

Another newsletter is expected to be published after the summer of 2024 with the status of the project.