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
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Concrete beams reused outside Rijkswaterstaat project for the first time
Concrete beams are getting a second life. The concrete grinders will be reused in a new bridge on the N201 (Gooi and Vecht region).
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The forgotten flood disaster of 1825
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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Thirty years later: the 1995 high-water evacuation remains unforgettable
Exactly thirty years ago, river water levels reached alarming heights. This was the reason for launching the Room for the River programme.
The story of Rijkswaterstaat
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.
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