Zeedijk requires attention in certain areas; no immediate danger

Test results

Every 12 years, the safety of the sea dikes (known as 'flood defences' in water board terminology) in our country is assessed on the basis of the latest knowledge and standards. More information about the 'National Assessment of Flood Risk for Primary Flood Defences' published today can be found on the website of the Assessment of Primary Flood Defences - Union of Water Boards. 

This assessment shows that, for the Noorderzijlvest Water Authority, a 90-meter section of sea defense south of the De Drie Delfzijlen pumping station to the border of the Hunze en Aa’s Water Authority's working area does not meet safety standards. There is no immediate danger here. Extremely high water levels (NAP +4m80) that we have experienced in the past would have to be exceeded significantly before any real damage to the dike would occur.

The lower limit of the grass covering on the sea dike near Eemshaven is too low. The asphalt covering is reaching the end of its technical lifespan here. In line with the water board's duty of care, we will be closely monitoring its quality in the coming years.

This year, the national Flood Protection Program will identify which flood defenses need to be reinforced in the period up to 2050. The rejected parts of our flood defenses will also be addressed. We will draw up an action plan this year, setting out how we will deal with these parts of the flood defenses in the coming period until they are actually reinforced. 

Lauwersmeerdijk-Vierhuizergat is already being reinforced

The Lauwersmeer dike lies between Lauwersoog and the Westpolder. The Lauwersmeer dike-Vierhuizergat section will be reinforced starting this year. This sustainable dike will be completed in 2026 and will then once again meet safety standards. You can read more about this extensive project on theLauwersmeer dike-Vierhuizergat reinforcement projectsite.