The Netherlands depends on well‑functioning rivers and canals: smooth navigation is essential for freight transport, water safety and overall liveability. Strukton plays a key role in maintaining this vital infrastructure. We perform inspections and maintenance on rivers, canals, banks, groynes and navigation channels — sustainably, data‑driven and with respect for the surrounding environment.
Waterway Inspection & Maintenance
SpecialismWe ensure that Dutch waterways remain safe, clean and reliable — today and for the generations to come.
Expertise
Asset management
Our Work on Dutch Waterways
Strukton Infra Specials manages major maintenance contracts in the eastern part of the Netherlands, including the Nederrijn, Lek, IJsseldelta and Twentekanalen. These waterways cover 87 km of canals, 250 km of rivers and 2,486 groynes.
Our activities include:
- Navigation channel maintenance (dredging) — ensuring waterways remain deep enough for safe passage.
- Bank reinforcement and maintenance — supporting stability, water safety and ecological protection.
- Vegetation management along rivers and canals — maintaining a safe, clean and accessible environment.
- Maintenance of pavements and facilities in overnight harbours and adjacent areas.
Through this work, we help create a safe and attractive environment for people who live, work and recreate along the water.
Asset Management as a Foundation
Strukton distinguishes itself through a strong focus on asset management. In the performance contract for East Netherlands, we achieved top scores for organising and maintaining area data in digital management systems.
We ensure that:
- All asset data is complete, up‑to‑date and reliable
- Management decisions are based on objective condition measurements
Innovation and Digitalisation
Digital tools and new technologies are becoming increasingly important in our waterway projects. By applying modern inspection methods, advanced measurement instruments and intelligent data connections, we ensure that:
- Inspections become more accurate and less labour‑intensive
- Maintenance planning becomes more efficient
- The quality of asset information is continuously improved
- Risks are visible and manageable at an early stage
This approach enables long‑term, predictable and efficient maintenance — exactly what Dutch waterway authorities are looking for.
Asset management
Our data-driven asset management approach enables predictive maintenace, cost efficiency and optimised availability of infrastructure like railways, roads, tunnels and waterways.