Current situation
Dyke relocation at Voorsterklei
New situation
Dyke relocation work is being carried out in Voorsterklei to protect the hinterland during high water of the river IJssel.
dyke
dyke
high water
IJssel
IJssel
A new dyke is being constructed a kilometre inland. Lowering sections of the old dyke on the north and south sides will create inflow and outlet openings.
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(farming) ground
high water
Sections of the surface level are being lowered by between 1 and c. 3 metres and several houses and farming companies are being moved. Where possible, the ground will remain in use for farming purposes.
IJssel Lowering the dyke will create inflow and outlet openings during high water.
Key to map: planning area ‘text’
modified / new situation
IJssel
new dyke lowering dyke outlet opening
excavation/lowering
existing dyke
current dyke
Lowering the surface level will encourage flow during high water.
(provincial) road railway track oxbows inflow opening Voorsterklei
dyke ZUTPHEN
Planning 1 2 3 4
Effect
Project decision Preparation phase Start of work Delivering water safety
29 cm drop in water level during high water at Voorsterklei.
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