Projects
Canal and Dike Redevelopment, De Wieden
St. Jansklooster, The Netherlands
Project duration: October 2022 – November 2025
In the Natura 2000 area near St. Jansklooster, a canal is being excavated, and the surrounding dikes are reinforced. The new canal bank will form a nature-friendly ecological connection between De Wieden and the Vollenhovermeer. The area consists of wetlands with weak subsoil conditions, making precise monitoring essential during construction.
Minimal environmental impact through autonomous monitoring, which earned the customer extra BVP points and increased the likelihood of project profits.
Project Purpose
The objective was to continuously track settlement, elevation changes and embankment stability. Because the project is situated within an ecologically sensitive Natura 2000 zone, minimizing disturbance to breeding birds and wildlife was crucial. Autonomous monitoring enabled accurate data collection without repeated on-site activity.
Implemented Solution
Daily autonomous measurements using Locator One units provided the geotechnical engineer with clear insight into dike settlement, elevation behaviour and stabilization. Automatic measurement cycles reduced the need for field presence, ensuring minimal ecological disturbance while still generating reliable high-quality monitoring data throughout the project period.