De Onlanden: seeking more space for water and nature conservation
Nature and balancing lake are balancing lake important in the De Onlanden area. When there is heavy rainfall, we can collect water here. This minimizes the impact on local residents. Due to climate change, we expect more frequent and heavier rainfall. Therefore, additional space for water is needed.
Which areas
In parts of De Onlanden, nature is vulnerable to flooding. We are looking for a good solution that will create more space to temporarily collect water and allow nature to continue to develop. In the coming period, we will be looking at locations where water collection is possible. We are investigating locations in and around De Onlanden. For example, in the Peizerdiep system, from downstream to the Fochteloërveen. We are sparing the vulnerable parts of De Onlanden as much as possible.
Research
First, a study is needed. Where can we collect water if necessary? What are the implications? And what will the costs be? The site managers, the provinces of Drenthe and Groningen, and the councils and Tynaarlo are also involved in the discussions. Once the study is complete, decisions can be made. The local community will also be consulted in this process. Implementation will follow.