Residents invited to shape flood prevention plans for the Geul region
Flooding in the Geul region threatens homes and livelihoods. Authorities are seeking public input on proposed measures to retain water, improve drainage, and build protective structures. Your feedback could shape the final plan, set for completion in 2027.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Region | Geul river basin (Limburg) |
| Stakeholders | Municipalities, Waterschap Limburg, Provincie Limburg |
| Public consultation period | 20 March – 30 April 2026 |
| Document for review | Scope and Detail Level Note (NRD) |
| Information market | 13 April 2026, 18:30–21:00, Shimano Experience Center, Valkenburg |
| Target completion | Preferred variant selected by end of 2027 |
| Proposed measures | Water retention, temporary storage, stream drainage, dikes, embankments |
Waterschap Limburg and Provincie Limburg are responsible for water management and flood protection in the region. Their collaboration with municipalities ensures that local needs and environmental concerns are balanced in the proposed measures.
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Measures to address waterlogging in the Geul region: NRD available for review
Municipalities, Waterschap Limburg and Provincie 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 region, multiple and sometimes far-reaching measures are needed to better protect residents. These include measures such as retaining water more effectively, temporarily storing water, increasing the drainage capacity of streams, and protective measures like dikes and embankments. Finding the ideal package of measures is a complex puzzle.
Municipalities, Waterschap Limburg and Provincie 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 different 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 various 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 is welcome to provide feedback. You can find the NRD at www.wachtnietopwater.nl/geul.
Information market on 13 April
Want to learn more about the study and the NRD? Then visit the information market on Monday 13 April. You will also receive an explanation of the different types of measures being examined and can ask questions to the WRL experts.
- Date: Monday 13 April
- Time: Open access between 18:30 and 21:00
- Location: Shimano Experience Center (De Leeuwhof 2, Valkenburg)
- For whom: all residents of the Geul region and interested parties
- Registration is not required