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17 November 2024

From 2022 through 2024, extensive research was done on the possible routes the Lelylijn could take. Multiple routes were examined so that a good picture emerged of what a Lelylijn could provide, in terms of transport value, contribution to broad prosperity, and how much a Lelylijn would cost. Therefore, three routes were outlined broadly so… Lees verder

13 November 2024

The Lelylijn project has completed the task of delivering a MIRT (Multi-Year Infrastructure, Space and Transportation) study. Based on the final report, the Administrative Consultation MIRT took the decision last Wednesday (Nov. 6, 2024) not to make a decision yet and to have a follow-up meeting before the end of the year. All parts of… Lees verder

31 October 2024

The Lelylijn-alternatives study explored three possible routes for the Lelylijn, identifying passenger numbers, travel times and costs. In this video, Rachel Tienkamp-Beijshuizen (Project Lelylijn) and Tobias Deelstra (Arcadis) talk about the approach and key results. Research results Lelylijn-alternatives Want to know more? View the survey results of the Lelylijn alternatives study here .

23 October 2024

Within research line NOVEX, the Development Perspective was prepared. This is a 2050 future picture of the area around Lelylijn and of the Northern Netherlands as a whole. “The essence is that the cities in the Northern Netherlands can grow and the villages remain village-like,” says Durk Bergsma, program manager NOVEX). In this video, he… Lees verder

11 October 2024

Willem de Kok has now been director of Martiniplaza in Groningen for ten years. Before that, he worked at various publishing houses, including the Dagblad van het Noorden newspaper. Martiniplaza is the largest venue in the Northern Netherlands and offers theater performances, music performances, festivals, top sports, conferences and events. “No day is the same… Lees verder

23 September 2024

Large-scale billion-dollar investment in Lelylijn creates more accessibility, work, housing and livability in Northern Netherlands The Lelylijn project is tasked with delivering studies by the State and Region. Most of these studies have now been completed, as has a study of the investment costs required. This shows that while a costly investment is needed to… Lees verder

19 September 2024

Marco Smit grew up in Friesland and studied in Groningen. After holding various positions in The Hague, Boston and later Dubai, he returned to the northern Netherlands with his family. Here he became director and administrator of the Economic Board Groningen, an economic investment program for entrepreneurs in the earthquake area. He himself indicates that… Lees verder

09 September 2024

The big question remains: is the De Lelylijn coming or not? The impact and costs of this new rail link are still being studied. In this video, we take you through the five studies. Results will be announced soon. And then it will be decided whether De Lelylijn will enter the next phase. Read more… Lees verder

25 July 2024

Michel Rietman has been alderman of the municipality of Súdwest-Fryslân since June 2022. His administrative responsibilities include the portfolios of mobility, housing and hospitality economy. Before becoming an alderman, he gained a lot of entrepreneurial and managerial experience through his work at VNO-NCW MKB Noord, Groningen Bereikbaar, Stichting Jong Ondernemen and as a franchisor with… Lees verder

16 July 2024

The majority of residents of the northern provinces are positive about the construction of the Lelylijn. However, the advantages and disadvantages they see differ per target group and region. This is evident from research conducted by the Groningen Social Planning Office, the Fryslân Planning Office and the Drenthe Trend Agency, which was commissioned by the… Lees verder

12 July 2024

Last month the Lelylijn project group held three meetings in Tolbert (July 2), Heerenveen (July 4) and Emmeloord (July 11). Here, administrators, council and state members, and water boards were given the opportunity to be updated on the latest state of affairs regarding the investigations surrounding the Lelylijn. A total of approximately 100 administrators were… Lees verder

28 June 2024

Luzette Kroon is dike grave of Wetterskip Fryslân and a board member of the Union of Water Boards.Kroon sits on the steering committee of the Lelylijn project on behalf of six northern water boards to properly represent the interests of the water boards. The focus is on having water and soil principles reflected in spatial… Lees verder