en.Wedoany.com Reported - The Netherlands' Rijkswaterstaat has entered into an agreement with Van Oord for the construction of nearly four kilometers of longitudinal dikes along the Scheur River, along with the creation of approximately 31 hectares of tidal area. The core ecological objective of this project is to restore habitats for fish, birds, and aquatic plants, while also promoting water quality protection and improvement.

Under the plan, Van Oord will be responsible for the design and construction of two longitudinal dikes, located along the Scheur River near Maassluis and Rozenburg. The innovative approach involves allowing sand to naturally deposit between the longitudinal dikes and the existing riverbanks, while parts of the riverbanks will be raised, thereby creating new tidal natural habitats. Additionally, openings will be made in the existing groynes along the Rozenburg and Maassluis stretches to enhance tidal dynamics and ecological connectivity.

To execute this project, Van Oord will collaborate with several partners, including its subsidiaries Paans Van Oord and Van Oord Grondstoffen. In terms of material strategy, the company plans to reuse rock generated from its own projects, aiming to reduce transport distances and minimize overall environmental impact.

The construction period is scheduled to begin in the third quarter of 2026 and continue through the summer of 2027. Rijkswaterstaat will act as the supervisory authority, and the project is part of the implementation tasks under the EU Water Framework Directive, which requires member states to ensure that groundwater and surface water meet clean and healthy standards by 2027.

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