Call for working group on distortions

Following on from the earlier participation process and the associated working groups, a working group on deformations will be launched this fall (2020). This working group consists of members of the project team and residents, with other experts and stakeholders joining where necessary/desired. Do you live in Durgerdam and are you interested in participating in this working group? Please let us know via durgerdam@hhnk.nl.

Background information
In Durgerdam, most homes are built on steel foundations (without piles). Normally, this type of foundation is suitable for sandy soil. In Durgerdam, the subsoil consists of (soft) clay and peat soil. It is possible that the home will gradually subside over the years because the soil beneath it is also subsiding. This type of subsidence is also referred to asautonomous subsidence: this autonomous subsidence can lead to autonomous deformations of the houses that occur without any specific (human) action preceding it. Based on previous measurements, we see that the autonomous subsidence of some houses is significant.

In addition to these autonomous deformations, (additional) deformations (relative deformations) may occur as a result of the work. An example of this is work on the dike: dike reinforcement is a major undertaking and can affect buildings on and along the dike. Because we want to minimize the risk of nuisance and damage as much as possible, it is necessary to closely monitor the deformations. We can imagine that you would like to be closely involved in this. As with the other themes, a working group will therefore be set up, which you can sign up for.

Would you like to join the working group?
Are you interested in participating in this working group? Please let us know via durgerdam@hhnk.nl.