Grave's aging quay wall to undergo critical inspection starting March 2026
Residents of Grave may face temporary traffic disruptions as Water authority Aa en Maas inspects the town's aging quay wall. The survey aims to assess the structure's condition and ensure safety, with work lasting until May 2026.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Grave, Noord-Brabant |
| Duration | March – May 2026 (quay wall), ongoing until spring 2026 (soil research) |
| Companies Involved | Nebest, Sweco, Socotec |
| Inspection Method | 25 small pits dug along the quay wall, borings and subsurface measurements |
| Potential Disruptions | Temporary road closures or traffic measures |
| Water Authority | Aa en Maas |
Water authority Aa en Maas is responsible for managing water barriers, including dykes and quay walls, in its region. This inspection is part of their duty to ensure flood safety and structural integrity for residents and businesses.
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Survey of quay wall in Grave
Water authority Aa en Maas will conduct a survey of the quay wall in Grave from March to May 2026. The quay wall is old. The water authority wants to determine how the wall was constructed and assess its current condition.
Nebest, Sweco and other companies will carry out the survey. They will dig approximately 25 small pits along the quay wall to inspect the structure below ground level.
Additional soil research will also be conducted along the entire dyke. This will be carried out by research bureau Socotec, which will perform borings and measurements to gain more insight into the subsurface. This investigation will continue until spring 2026.
The work may cause temporary inconvenience, such as road closures or traffic measures. The water authority will endeavour to keep any disruption to a minimum.
More information is available at waterschapaaenmaas.nl (This link leads to an external website).