Research results Lelylijn
The Lelylijn is valuable investment full of opportunities for Northern Netherlands
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 better connect the Northern Netherlands with the rest of the Netherlands, the opportunities it creates in the Northern Netherlands will be greatly enhanced. This is especially true in the areas of living, working, education and care.
Research results Lelylijn-alternatives
This study examined three possible routes/alternatives. Transportation values, travel times and costs were identified for each route.
- Bundling Alternative (along the A6/A7/A32): This alternative follows the existing highways A6, A7 and A32. It is seen as a logical choice because it has been studied before, such as with the Zuiderzeelijn.
- Afsluitdijk Alternative: This route goes through the Afsluitdijk and avoids existing buildings and wind farms as much as possible. It follows a direct connection from North Holland to Friesland and Groningen.
- Southern alternative: This alternative follows a route south of the A7 connecting the northern Netherlands via Lelystad. This is interesting because of the firm sandy soil, which can make construction cheaper and more efficient.
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Research Report NOVEX Development Perspective
The Development Perspective Lelylijn details what the new rail line can do for the development of housing, economy, nature and landscape in the Northern Netherlands.
The Development Perspective is committed to 4 pillars:
- Pillar 1. Positioning of Groningen and Leeuwarden
- Pillar 2. Three independent Daily Urban Systems.
- Pillar 3. Vital cores and vital rural areas
- Pillar 4. A well-functioning soil, water, and natural system
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