Dutch water board WDODelta awards €129m maintenance framework

The Dutch water authority Waterschap Drents Overijsselse Delta has awarded an eight-year framework contract (2026–2034) worth €129m for the renovation and replacement of automated pumping stations and weirs to three contractors: Van Heteren Weg- en Waterbouw, Aannemingsbedrijf Dubbink Vriezenveen and Aannemingsbedrijf Schouls. The portfolio covers roughly 656 automated hydraulic structures, of which 15 to 20 are to be overhauled each year, with the contractors working as fixed construction teams. Requirements include cement-free and recycled concrete and emission-free construction methods. Announced on 28.07.2026; according to Infrasite the framework contract runs for the next eight years — the date 31.12.2034 is a placeholder for the end of the contract.