Rijkswaterstaat manages hundreds of objects such as bridges, locks and tunnels — each with its own unique solutions for Operation, Control and Monitoring (3B) developed by the market. This diversity resulted in high maintenance costs, limited flexibility and a system landscape that was difficult to manage. INNOCY contributed to the further development of a uniform and scalable solution for Rijkswaterstaat, ensuring control, efficiency, and future-proofing.
The question
Rijkswaterstaat was confronted with a fragmented B&B infrastructure: unique solutions from the market for each object, large differences between them, and a maintenance process that was hardly manageable. The need grew for a standardized approach that leaves room for technical flexibility. And it ensures cost control and as little disruption as possible for shipping and road traffic.
The solution
In collaboration with Rijkswaterstaat, INNOCY has contributed to the further development of a modular building block for B&B functionality, based on the OTAPE principle (Design, Testing, Acceptance, Production, Evaluation). This was done in accordance with guidelines such as the National Bridges and Locks Standard (LBS), the Cyber Security Implementation Directive (CSIR) and the Machinery Directive/Regulation. This approach makes it possible to design, realize and manage 3B systems more consistently — with minimal impact on infrastructure availability.
The result
Thanks to the new approach, Rijkswaterstaat now has:
- Improved insight into Life Cycle Costing (LCC)
- A uniform and flexible standard for B&B
- Reduced costs for design, realization, testing and management
- Less inconvenience for (waterway) road users during work
- Greater agility in the face of future changes and innovations
With this solution, Rijkswaterstaat is laying the foundation for a safer and future-oriented B&B landscape — and INNOCY is actively contributing to the modernization of the Dutch infrastructure.
