More space for maintenance of watercourses
The Noorderzijlvest Water Authority maintains many kilometers of watercourses. We do this so that we can drain water during wet periods and supply water during dry periods. By mowing these watercourses , among other things, we watercourses the waters free of plants and the banks free of shrubs and trees.
Safe mowing
When maintaining watercourses , the safety of our employees watercourses paramount. Sometimes there is only one and a half meters of space for our maintenance staff to mow. For this, we use so-called 'narrow-track machines'. These machines pose high safety risks for maintenance workers on narrow mowing paths. To ensure the safety of employees, the Bestuur of Directors the Noorderzijlvest Water Authority has been asked to decide to use four-meter-wide maintenance paths in the future instead of one-and-a-half-meter-wide paths. Having the same type of maintenance path also water authority clarity both within and outside the water authority . The water authority also mow with one type of machine, which reduces the costs of purchasing and maintaining different types of machines.
Resolution Bestuur of Directors
The Bestuur of Directors decided to use four-meter-wide mowing paths in the future. The board emphasizes that employee safety is always paramount. Narrow machines are not always stable and tip over more easily than other machines. It is therefore important to mow all watercourses wide-track equipment.
Owners adjacent to the watercourses Noorderzijlvest are expected to water authority the water authority 's changed working method.
Expansion in January 2028 at the earliest
Transitioning to this new working method for approximately 500 kilometers of maintenance paths requires a careful process. The new working method is therefore expected to take effect on January 1, 2028, at the earliest. We understand that this decision will affect adjacent property owners. Because we are aware of the sensitivities involved, we will consult with those affected before implementing the decision. The water authority ample time to do this carefully. During these discussions, there will be opportunity to discuss how we can jointly implement the decision. The intention is to decide before July 1, 2027, how the process will be implemented so that we can take into account the so-called construction plans of farmers.