Improvement of the Zeevang polder embankment
Following the latest round of inspections, the dikes have been found to fall below the established standard. The standard determines the maximum permissible risk of a dike breaching. In order to guarantee water safety in the future, it is necessary to reinforce the dike.
What's going to happen?
The embankment around the Zeevang polder is being improved. The planning phase is largely complete. The polder has been divided into several sub-areas.
Where is the project taking place?
The reinforcements are being carried out along the embankment of the Purmerringvaart, the Where, the Beemsterringvaart, and the Uitwatering van Kennemerland (the Korsloot). The attached map shows the section layout of the entire project, from Edam towards Purmerend and from there along Kwadijk and Hobrede to Oosthuizen.
When will the project take place and how long will it last?
The project is divided geographically into subprojects for each subarea. The project team is working on the assignment for each subarea. Here is a brief summary of the current status for each subarea:
Subarea 1 Zeevangsdijkje
The barrier has been rejected in part due to its height and in part due to the macro stability of the inner slope. On a number of sections, the barrier has been rejected on both counts. The design consists of relocating ditches in some places, raising the barrier, installing structures, and raising the Zeevangsdijkje. The implementation phase will start at the end of April 2026.
Subarea 2 Kogerdijk
In the fall of 2022, the inner dike of the Purmerringvaart was improved as the first section of the Zeevang polder. Additional soil was added to the dike on the side of the residential houses in the Wheermolen neighborhood.
Subarea 3 Westerdraaij
The embankment has been rejected at the height of the inner slope. The embankment is a task in soil (filling in sunken areas). These maintenance works will be carried out in 2026.
Subarea 4 Westdijk
The barrier has been rejected on height grounds. The design for this section is currently being developed. It consists of raising the existing crest. The work will only take place on the existing quay. The design will be discussed with stakeholders in the coming months.
Subarea 5 Hobrede/Westeinde
The barrier has been rejected on the basis of the height and macro stability of the inner slope. Various design variants are being developed for this section. The possibility of collaboration with the municipality of Edam-Volendam is also being investigated.
Subarea 6 Beetskoogdijkje
The embankment has been rejected on height. The design for this maintenance project has been finalized. It consists of raising the existing crest.
Subarea 7 Korsloot/Westerkoogdijk
The barrier has been rejected on height grounds. The design for this maintenance project has been finalized. It consists of raising the existing crest. The work will take place on the existing quay.
Who do we work with?
Throughout the Zeevang project, we are working together with the municipalities of Edam-Volendam, the Province of North Holland, interest groups, and stakeholders.
Contact details for further information
For more information about this project, please contact us via ourcontact formor by calling072 - 582 8282.