Start of work on the Schouwerzijl bridge and lock
Starting October 1 Noorderzijlvest Water Authority work Noorderzijlvest Water Authority the bridge and lock in Schouwerzijl. This will involve repairing the bridge and restoring the lock. The water authority the necessary repair and renovation work with the installation of a closure mechanism in the lock. This closure mechanism is one of the measures designed to better distribute water during extreme weather conditions resulting from climate change. Work on the bridge and lock will continue until July 2022.
Work
The concrete work on the bridge will be repaired and the asphalt partially replaced. The bridge will be closed to vehicle traffic for two weeks in early November. The bridge will remain accessible to cyclists and pedestrians. Restoration work on the lock will be carried out from November through March.
In addition, work on the closure system will take place from November through mid-February.
Lock and gate
The lock is being restored through the repair of the masonry and the natural and commemorative stones on the lock walls. In addition, the exposed woodwork is being refurbished, as are the steel components of the lock gates from which the gates are suspended.
The closure device is installed for use in extreme precipitation situations. When closure is necessary, a check valve is raised to close the lock. Under normal weather conditions, the check valve is recessed into the bottom of the lock, maintaining the current
passage width and depth.
Climate adaptation
The installation of this floodgate is one of the many measures being implemented by the water authority in response to climate change. As a result, the risk of flooding and water shortages is increasing. The shut-off device ensures that, in situations of extreme precipitation, we can separate the
drainage areas of the pumping station .D. Louwes pumping station in Zoutkamp and pumping station Waterwolf pumping station in Lammerburen to optimize drainage.
More information
In Schouwerzijl, the water authority is carrying out water authority on both the bridge and the lock. We are installing a closure mechanism in the lock. In addition, we are renovating the lock itself. We are also repairing the Schouwerzijlsterbrug. Work on the lock and bridge will take place between October 2021 and July 2022.