VBK3 Update
Status of Quay Improvements
The programme smoothly, and that’s evident from the results we’re achieving. By 2025, we will have kilometre 16 kilometre , and this year we expect kilometre improve at least another 15 kilometre . The table below shows the current status of these improvements.
| The implementation phase will be completed by 2026 | Under construction (as of May 2026) | Projects scheduled to begin in 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| VBK3-Wilmkebreek Polder | VBK3-Eilandspolder | VBK3-Zeevang Subarea 1 |
| VBK3-Mijzenpolder | VBK3-Schagen-Alkmaar | VBK3-Drechterlandsedijk / Walingsdijk |
| VBK3-Munnickenbosch Polder | VBK3-Kerkweg, Anna Paulowna | VBK3-Nauerna Waterway, Section 7 |
| VBK3 Class 22/23 Egmond-Heiloo | VBK3-Zeevang Subareas 3 & 4 | VBK3-Kolhorn de Strook |
| VBK3-Kolhorn | ||
| VBK3-Groetpolder | ||
| VBK3-Zijpe Phase 1 | ||
| VBK3 Dewormer | ||
| VBK3-Schager Bridge |
Status of VBK3 Projects (as of May 2026)
In addition, we have approximately 14 projects in the planning stage, so we have enough projects in the pipeline to continue kilometre around 15 kilometre in the coming years:
- Zeevang Subdistricts 5, 6, 7
- Nauernas Canal, Section 2
- Baafjespolder
- Kromme Hogedijk
- Oudendijk
- Haukesschutsluis
- Obdammermolen and two inlets
- Zaan-Wormer
- Beetskoog City
- Overleek
- Zijpe Phase 2
- Schagerkogge
- Bergermeer
Status of Projects in the Planning Stage (as of May 2026)
programme Schedule: Delay by the Province of North Holland
The original agreement between HHNK and the Province of North Holland was to complete the embankment improvements for all embankments that failed the latest inspection round by the end of 2030. Discussions are now underway with the western provinces and the relevant water boards, and it appears that the water boards will be given a little more time to carry out the embankment improvements. HHNK will likely be granted an additional five years. In anticipation of this, we have extended the VBK 3 programming by several years. This will allow us to carry out the remaining 150 km of projects with a consistent multi-year financial budget. The extension does not mean that we will delay the planning phases. We aim to complete the planning for all projects by 2030 at the latest. This will allow us to carry out the planning work within the framework agreement (the ROK runs through 2030).
Roald van Gameren