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New measuring stations at Willem Barentszkade: Safety for Terschelling!
The municipality of Terschelling uses monitoring technology at Willem Barentszkade to identify safety risks at an early stage.
New measuring stations at Willem Barentszkade: Safety for Terschelling!
The Willem Barentszkade on Terschelling is the focus of increased surveillance measures. Numerous small measuring boxes have been installed along the popular coastal road, which are powered by solar energy and record minimal movements and settlements of the Kade. According to a report by omroepzilt.nl These devices are used for preventive monitoring to ensure that the Kade, which is used daily by heavy traffic and recreational activities, remains in good condition.
The decision to take these technical measures is no coincidence. The community has recognized that the dams and dams in the region are in urgent need of renovation, as well as on zeepost.info is explained in detail. This highlights the need for quick security measures to protect the infrastructure from possible threats.
Reasons for the measures
The surveillance of Willem Barentszkade has several reasons. The measuring devices not only record the movements of the cadets, but also localized settlements. These can occur as a result of heavy traffic or fluctuating water levels. The municipalities are holding discussions with the Rijkswaterstaat and affected users to find alternative moorings, while the Werkhaven, which will be closed from May 1, 2025, needs space not only for the flow of goods, but also for the safety of citizens.
Wethouder Bert Wassink emphasizes that it is important to maintain the activities of entrepreneurs in the region while taking the necessary precautionary measures. Therefore, Willem Barentszkade will continue to be accessible to pedestrians and traffic, while the current settlements will not be structurally addressed for the time being. Instead, there are plans to install a wooden walkway across the Kade's footpath later this year to ensure safety.
Innovations in port infrastructure
In parallel to the localized measures on Terschelling, the innovative approach to the port infrastructure is making waves on an international level. So leads smartport.nl states that modern sensors will be used in the Rotterdam port infrastructure to continuously monitor the condition of the vessels and identify maintenance needs at an early stage. This process minimizes physical inspections and therefore also reduces maintenance costs. The information provided by these modern technologies could also be of interest for Terschelling's coastal infrastructure.
With the planned renovation of the Kaden, scheduled for between 2027 and 2028, the city is well advised to consider innovative approaches. It is good to know that variants for the renewal and renovation are to be presented before the summer break in 2025 in order to finally present a draft decision to the municipality in 2025.
So the current monitoring measures are not only urgently needed, but could also be integrated into a larger picture of sustainable and safe port infrastructure. With a well-planned step into the future, it is hoped that both residents and entrepreneurs in the region can benefit from a safe and reliable transport route.