Tag: Lekdijk
Lekdijk breakthrough from 400 years ago should be an example: ‘Small chance, but big consequences’
Reason for the water board to focus extra on “water awareness” this year. Wegerif: “The hard truth is that if that dike were to break now, we would have a…
High tide in the Lek attracts a lot of attention and even a lonely swimmer
He often comes to this place, even in summer. He says he has many photos on his phone of the face of Ameide on the other side. He looks at…
High tide at Lopik attracts attention, Marijke even takes a dip: ‘The water is very cold’
He often comes to this place, even in summer. He says he has many photos on his phone of the face of Ameide on the other side. He looks at…
Dikes on the Lek packed: ‘We don’t often experience a high-water wave like this”
Lopik – De Stichtse Rijnlanden Water Board (HDSR) is preparing for two high water waves in Lopik and Nieuwegein, among others. That is special, because it does not often happen…
Another high water wave expected, water board is taking measures to protect Lekdijk
It is uncertain exactly how high the water will rise. It is clear that the water will be against the dike in many places. To protect the Lekdijk in Lopik,…
Thawing Alpine snow causes water levels to rise in Lek and Lower Rhine
Despite the fact that water safety is not at risk anywhere, Wijk bij Duurstede is at risk. There is a chance that the parking lot at the port will be…
Water board under fire for tackling reinforcement of Lekdijk: ‘The house started to shake’
The De Stichtse Rijnlanden Water Board, which is responsible for the dike reinforcement, says it does indeed measure and keep track of whether damage is caused by the work on…
Erik is walking the entire Lekdijk today to clean up: ‘Hoppa, only 63 kilometers left’
When we meet Erik, he has been on the road for six hours. “It’s going well. We’re keeping up the pace,” he laughs. His message is very clear: those rivers…
Car flies from Lekdijk, 4 occupants injured to hospital
The accident happened around 8:10 p.m. It was a single-vehicle accident. How the car flew off the dike is being extensively investigated by the police. The car would have rolled…
Battle for Lekdijk not yet over: ‘I would like to pass on this land to my children’
According to the water board, agreement has now been reached with eleven land owners, negotiations are still underway with five local residents, including Mr. Zaal. “If we do not reach…