Description

As part of the national programme Room for the River, dozens of projects along the rivers are currently being prepared and implemented. Along the Waal, two of those projects are essential for this programme and for the future, namely the dike relocation near Lent-Nijmegen and the de-poldering of Munnikenland near Woudrichem on the border of Gelderland and North Brabant. After all, the Waal has narrowed at those two places. The Munnikenland project, prepared for years, is so far into the decision-making process that the State Secretary has approved the National Land Use Plan for this de-poldering. A way back is hardly conceivable. Yet recently, there has been opposition to the plan and, in particular, the arrangement with nature functions. In the immediate region, voices are being raised in favour of giving space to agriculture in the new floodplain. Is this a consequence of the new zeitgeist or is this a justified claim? What does this mean for the progress of this project and the call for more flood safety? It is clear that the Munnikenland project has entered a crucial phase. This afternoon will be attended by supporters and opponents.



New:
During this afternoon programme, there will be frequent interaction with the students present. At 6 p.m., we will organise a Meet & Greet with the speakers especially for them. Call 079-3428409 or send an email to: info@waterenland.nl and indicate which, of the speakers below, you would like a Meet & Greet with

- 15:00: Reception with coffee/tea
- 15:30: Johan Bakker provides the introduction
- 15:40: Ger de Vrieze: explanation of the project
- 16:00: Speaker from Rijkswaterstaat
- 16:20: Interaction with students/alumni Larenstein
- 16:50: Short break: drink
- 17.10 hrs: Response from out citizen/business
(on behalf of agriculture)
- 17.30 hrs: interaction with students/alumni Larenstein
- 18.00 hrs: Drinks + sandwiches; also Meet & Greet students
with speakers
- 19.30 hrs: end

Speaker(s)

- Mr J. Bakker, Project Director of Water Board Rivierenland.
- Mr C.G. de Vrieze, Senior Project Manager of Water Board Rivierenland
- Mr drs. C. Beekmans, Coordinating River Branch Manager of Rijkswaterstaat
- Mr H.A. Kolbach, Chairman of LTO Gelderland-West, also member of the Klnakbord Group
- Mr ing. Y.W. Wolf, Chairman VVA
- Mr Ir. G.J. van de Pol, Chairman VWL



Location

Loevestein Castle

Organiser

Land Use and Water Management

Ver. for Water Use and Land Management

Name and contact details for information

079-3428409 info@waterenland.nl

More information

Apply via

http://www.waterenland.nl/vwl/activiteiten/WaalWeeldeProject/event_subscribe