Working towards safety, mobility and quality of life

We are responsible for the design, construction, management and maintenance of the Netherlands’ primary infrastructure facilities

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Joining forces against flooding: International Handbook launched

The International Handbook on Emergency Management for Flood Defences aims to save lives and minimize flood damage worldwide.

Asset management

In the coming years, (parts of) hundreds of bridges and locks, tunnels, storm surge barriers and line elements will need to be replaced and/or renovated.

Circular Minds

Circular Minds is an initiative designed to encourage organisations to adopt circular procurement practices. The project aims to transform people’s mindsets.

News

National Asset Dashboard and BEPROACT meet with USACE and TNO

News 27 February 2025

The National Asset Dashboard took center stage in a presentation for the Dutch research institute TNO and the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)
Concrete beams reused outside Rijkswaterstaat project for the first time

News 19 February 2025

Concrete beams are getting a second life. The concrete grinders will be reused in a new bridge on the N201 (Gooi and Vecht region).
The forgotten flood disaster of 1825

Interview 18 February 2025

22 dyke breaches, 6 flooded provinces, and 379 fatalities. In 2025, it will be 2 centuries since most of the north of the Netherlands was submerged.

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Rijkswaterstaat is dedicated to enhancing safety, mobility and quality of life in the Netherlands. We protect our communities from flooding and ensure their well-being. We help people get from A to B quickly and safely. And we provide residents with ample green space, sufficient clean water and drinking water, creating an environment where everyone can thrive. Rijkswaterstaat is part of the Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management.

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Our expertise

Discover how Rijkswaterstaat is harnessing the power of global collaboration in infrastructure development to address the same challenges faced by people all over the world, such as extreme water levels and drought.

Collaboration

Rijkswaterstaat continuously investing in international partnerships, driving meaningful impact and sustainable progress based on shared knowledge and collaboration.