Description

Replacement task
In managing the water system and waterways, Rijkswaterstaat uses many bridges, locks, dams, pumping stations and storm-surge barriers. In total, Rijkswaterstaat manages 5,800 large engineering structures, including 650 wet structures within the main waterway network and the main water system. Because many wet engineering structures are outdated, or no longer meet usage requirements, they are in need of replacement or renovation. This 'replacement task' is expected to cost
hundreds of millions of euros a year in the coming decades.

What is VONK?
Rijkswaterstaat is tackling this 'replacement task' structurally. By developing a system, we can provide the best possible basis for programming and decision-making on replacements and renovations. This is done in the project 'Replacement task for Hydraulic Works' (VONK). This project has three goals:
1. Develop a system
2. Link replacement tasking to the Delta Programme
3. Develop knowledge via the 'knowledge track'

Where does VONK stand now?
VONK started in 2012 and is working with all stakeholders within Rijkswaterstaat to develop the systematics. Important parts of the systematics, such as the 'Sensitivity Test Wet Works' and the annual contributions to the Delta Programme, have already been delivered. The substantive part of the draft systematics was completed at the end of 2014

Speaker(s)

Marcel Tosserams & Jenne van der Velde

Location

The Horst 2

University of Twente

Organiser

Construction and Hydraulic Engineering

Name and contact details for information

Hidde Kats Chairman ConcepT

voorzitter@concept.utwente.nl