Whether it's the tides in the Grevelingen Sea, an island in the Bay of Lemmer, the wind farm on the Afsluitdijk or the decisions to make the water level in the IJsselmeer area more flexible: lengthy hearings, appeals, campaigns and finallyoften supreme court decisions. One of these was due at the end of April, unfortunately after this issue went to press: the one on the Fryslân wind farm.
Can it be built in an area that is particularly sensitive for birds? The Raad van State, an advisory constitutional body, will issue an opinion on the project. This will then be binding for the Dutch.
An equally contentious issue isthe pedestrian and cycle bridge over the IJ in Amsterdam. The fixed part is to be 11.35 metres high, too low - at least for many sailors. The result would be waiting boats in an already very busy location. Alternatives would be a tunnel or a metro connection at the Sixhaven opposite the main railway station. Ultimately, the Rijkswaterstaat, the responsible authority, has the final say.
In addition to some tough negotiations, however, there is also progress to report.The Marker Waddenlong the subject of the NL Special, will finally be opened to visitors this year. During the parliamentary elections last year, there was even a polling station on one of the islands. Construction continues, even though the harbour is open. Expected in Harderwijkanother spacious harbour The city has spruced up its waterfront at a cost of around 400 million euros, including a large residential area on the water, of course. So it's well worth a visit.
And in the fairwaysin the marginal seas nor are aquatic plants to be expected. Another positive aspect is that wind farms off the coast can now be navigated between sunrise and sunset. This gives skippers travelling to and from England more room to react to the wind and current.In general, the mood in the Netherlands is good,The water sports sector is hoping for good weather and lots of visitors.
You can read the full Revier-News in the June issue of BOOTE, which will be available in stores from 16 May 2018. For Subscribers of course more likely.
