Current situation
Dyke relocation at Cortenoever
New situation
Dyke relocation work is being carried out in Cortenoever to protect the hinterland during high water of the river IJssel.
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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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IJssel Lowering the dyke will create inflow and outlet openings during high water.
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planning area ‘text’
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.
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Flood plain Cortenoever
outlet opening
modified / new situation new dyke lowering dyke excavation/lowering
existing dyke
current dyke (provincial) road
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railway track
Lowering the surface level will encourage flow during high water.
inflow opening
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Effect
Project decision Preparation phase Start of work Delivering water safety
35 cm drop in water level during high water at Cortenoever. BRUMMEN
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