Starrenburg III

There is temporary flooding in the area around Starrenburg III. This is caused by preloading the site for the new construction. Preloading involves temporarily adding extra soil or sand to a construction site. The weight of this material causes the soft subsoil to settle in advance, thereby making the ground more stable before construction begins.

Due to pressure on the subsoil, peat and soil may be pushed up into the adjacent waterway. This can restrict water flow, causing the water level in the neighboring neighborhood to temporarily rise higher than desired.

Rijnland is aware of the situation and is monitoring the water flow and water level. Where necessary, measures are being taken to improve drainage and minimize further disruption as much as possible.

As a temporary measure, an emergency pump will be installed early next week. This pump will allow water to be drained from the area into the Vliet. This will relieve pressure on the existing waterway and make it easier to control the water level.

Residents may notice temporary work or equipment in the area, such as pumping equipment, hoses, or traffic controls. This equipment is necessary to ensure that the temporary pump operates safely and effectively. The parties involved are working to minimize any inconvenience to the surrounding area as much as possible.

Rijnland will continue to monitor the situation. As soon as the temporary measure is no longer necessary, it will be removed. Residents with questions can contact Rijnland or the municipality’s project manager.

On July 3, 2026, the West-Holland Environmental Agency (ODWH) imposed an order subject to a penalty payment on De Raad Bouw B.V. and contractor WB Infra B.V. This decision concerns the possible presence of steel slag in the temporary construction road at Starrenburg III.

The developer and the contractor must resolve the situation. They must demonstrate that the construction road meets the legal requirements or remove the material.

The developer has indicated that it wants to commission an independent investigation into the material used in the construction road. For this reason, the ODWH has given the developer six weeks to resolve the situation. Normally, this deadline is four weeks.

If the legal requirements are not met after these 6 weeks, a penalty will be imposed. The obligation to resolve the situation also remains in effect.

The ODWH has determined that the material is currently adequately covered and that any possibility of contact has been ruled out. The ODWH has consulted with the Regional Medical Emergency Response Organization (GHOR), which provides advice on public health risks. Based on this, the ODWH concludes that there is currently no risk to public health. The ODWH therefore sees no reason to close the construction road.

Would you like to know more about steel slag and health? Visit the website of the GGD.

Dust may be released into the surrounding area during transport along the construction road. This may cause discomfort for nearby residents. Exposure to dust can lead to temporary symptoms such as irritated eyes, sneezing, coughing, or irritation of the nose, throat, and airways. People with sensitive airways may be particularly affected.

The developer has been asked to minimize dust pollution. As a result, the construction site road is being kept wet, and the Veurseweg is being swept regularly.

The West-Holland Environmental Agency (ODWH) is responsible, on behalf of the Municipal Executive of West-Holland ( executive board ), for issuing permits, conducting environmental impact assessments ( supervision ), and enforcing environmental and soil regulations. The municipality follows the ODWH’s findings and recommendations and works closely with the ODWH.

In addition, the municipality remains in contact with the developer and the contractor and holds them accountable for their responsibilities, including providing local residents with accurate information.

If the ODWH finds that a violation has occurred, it may impose a penalty payment. A penalty payment is a sum of money that a violator must pay if the violation is not remedied.

You can read about the various steps involved in a penalty order on the ODWH website.

No. The current elevation of the construction site is temporary. An additional layer of soil, also known as preload, is currently being added at Starrenburg III. This layer allows the soil to settle before construction begins. After this settling period, part of the added soil will be removed. Then the final elevation of the new neighborhood will be determined, and construction of the homes will begin. The homes will therefore not be built at the current elevation of the construction site. 

Zuiderzichtlaan is a residential street with mixed traffic that runs alongside a school. Heavy construction traffic would have to share the road with cyclists and pedestrians there, which is less safe.

Veurseweg is a road designed to handle more and heavier traffic and has separated bike lanes. That is why a temporary construction access point on Veurseweg was chosen.

A detailed explanation can be found in the March 2026 residents' newsletter.

It has been agreed with the developers that construction traffic will use only the designated route via Veurseweg. Other routes, such as Zuiderzichtlaan, are not permitted. The municipality will monitor compliance and hold the developer accountable if the agreements are not honored.

Agreements have been reached regarding the use of the temporary construction access point on Veurseweg. The access point will be designed so that trucks can safely cross the bike path and do not have to wait on the roadway. The crossing will be clearly marked.

Construction traffic follows designated routes. Trucks arrive only from the south and turn immediately right onto the site. From the entrance, they leave the site by turning right again, heading north. The median strip is being modified so that trucks can turn safely and traffic can continue to flow more smoothly.

The developer has agreed to conduct baseline measurements where necessary to monitor damage and subsidence caused by vibrations. The municipality is keeping supervision informed of this process.

The developer is responsible for informing local residents in a timely manner about construction work and traffic movements. This communication is coordinated with the municipality. Additional agreements have been made in consultation with the municipality to improve the provision of information.