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.

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On the road to more sustainable road maintenance with the Asphalt Recycling Train

News 25 March 2025

Rijkswaterstaat is working together with other authorities aboard the Asphalt Recycling Train, heading towards a future of more sustainable road maintenance.
13 years of research and 50,000 samples provide insights into the Wadden Sea

News 19 March 2025

Researchers have studied the condition of the Wadden Sea. Rijkswaterstaat has been one of the funders of this research, Synoptic Intertidal Benthic Survey.
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)

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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.