The Ringdijk between Wibautstraat and Middenweg is high enough but not strong enough. Over a length of 1 kilometer, Waternet will reinforce the dike on behalf of Waterschap Amstel, Gooi and Vecht. The section between Amstel and Wibautstraat is in order and nothing needs to be done there.
Dhe Ring dike has been a point of contention for years. The trees on the dike would have to be cut down to keep the dike safe. Local residents were vehemently opposed to this. Eventually, both residents and the district agreed that as many trees as possible should be spared.
A new technique is now being used to strengthen the dike. With the "JLD dike stabilizer," the dike can be strengthened from the inside. The dike is nailed to the subsoil, as it were. This makes the dike safe again and the trees on the Ringdijk can be preserved. Work has started and will be completed in February 2019.
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