Residents invited to shape flood prevention plans for Geul area
Residents of the Geul area can now influence flood prevention measures. Authorities are seeking feedback on proposed solutions to reduce waterlogging, which could impact homes and daily life. Share your opinion before 30 April.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Project | Water Safety and Space Limburg (WRL) |
| Focus Area | Geul river basin (Limburg) |
| Feedback Period | 20 March – 30 April 2026 |
| Measures Under Study | Water retention, temporary storage, stream drainage, dikes |
| Information Market | 13 April 2026, 18:30–21:00 (Valkenburg) |
| Decision Timeline | Preferred variant selected by end of 2027 |
| Review Document | NRD (Scope and Detail Level Note) |
The Municipality of Meerssen, Waterschap Limburg, and the Province of Limburg collaborate under the WRL program to address water safety and spatial planning. Their role is to develop and implement measures that protect residents from waterlogging while balancing environmental and urban needs.
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Municipality of Meerssen | Addressing waterlogging in the Geul area: NRD available for review
Addressing waterlogging in the Geul area: NRD available for review
The Municipality of Meerssen, Waterschap Limburg and the Province of Limburg are collaborating to reduce waterlogging in the Geul river basin. A study is currently underway to explore possible measures for the entire area. From 20 March to 30 April, you can provide feedback on the Scope and Detail Level Note (Notitie Reikwijdte en Detailniveau, NRD). This document outlines, among other things, which variants (packages of measures) will be examined.
Throughout the Geul area, multiple and sometimes far-reaching measures are needed to better protect residents. These include measures such as better water retention, temporary water storage, increasing the drainage capacity of streams, and protective measures like dikes and embankments. Finding the ideal package of measures is a complex puzzle.
The Municipality of Meerssen, Waterschap Limburg and the Province of Limburg are working together on this within the Water Safety and Space Limburg (Waterveiligheid en Ruimte Limburg, WRL) programme. During the study, WRL is examining various combinations of measures (variants). By the end of 2027, the authorities involved will jointly select a preferred variant. This comprehensive package of measures will then be further developed and implemented.
Scope and Detail Level Note: share your opinion!
WRL is examining the impact of the different variants on the surrounding area. The Scope and Detail Level Note (NRD) outlines what WRL will investigate and how the preferred variant will be determined. The NRD is available for review from 20 March to 30 April. Everyone can provide feedback. You can find the NRD at www.wachtnietopwater.nl/geul.
Information market on 13 April
Would you like to learn more about the study and the NRD? Then attend the information market on Monday 13 April. You will also receive an explanation of the different types of measures being studied and can ask questions to the WRL experts.
Date: Monday 13 April 2026
Time: Open access between 18:30 and 21:00
Location: Shimano Experience Center, De Leeuwhof 2, Valkenburg
For: All residents of the Geul area and interested parties
Registration is not required.