Overijssel tests canal sheet piling for future safety risks
Residents near the Almelo-De Haandrik Canal may notice heavy vehicles and tests this month as the province checks the stability of aging sheet piling. The results will determine if reinforcements are needed to prevent future safety risks for nearby areas.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Kanaalweg-West, Hardenberg |
| Test Period | March 23–27, 2026 |
| Focus | Stability of sheet piling |
| Testing Methods | Heavy vehicles, big bags, steel weights |
| Previous Tests (2025) | Mariënberg, Bergentheim, Vriezenveen |
| Priority | Safety of surrounding area |
| Province Responsible | Overijssel |
The Province of Overijssel is responsible for maintaining waterways like the Almelo-De Haandrik Canal, ensuring their safety and functionality. These tests are part of proactive measures to assess infrastructure stability and plan future reinforcements.
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Field tests of sheet piling along the Almelo-De Haandrik Canal
The Province of Overijssel will conduct field tests along the Almelo-De Haandrik Canal at the end of March. These tests aim to investigate the stability of the sheet piling. Research from 2024 showed that many sheet pilings will need reinforcement in the future, even though they currently appear to be structurally sound.
Field tests in Hardenberg
From March 23 to 27, the province will conduct two tests on Kanaalweg-West. The results will clarify the safety of the sheet piling and determine what measures will be required in the coming years. Safety for the surrounding area is the top priority. For this reason, the province is conducting tests and soil investigations at multiple locations along the canal.
The tests will measure, among other things, the impact of moving and stationary traffic on the sheet piling. This will involve the use of heavy vehicles, as well as the placement of big bags and steel weights.
Tests were already carried out in 2025 in Mariënberg, Bergentheim, Vriezenveen, and Hardenberg.
Want to know more? Read more on the province’s website: Field tests - Province of Overijssel.