Delta Works Project
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Netherlands, Flood Mitigation
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What does the Delta works system consist of?
13 main structures that are needed to mitigate flood risk
E.g. Maeslantkering storm surge barrier, Oosterscheldekering (Eastern Scheldt storm surge Barrier)
The system has advanced sensors, automatic gates and AI based monitoring systems used to enhance accuracy and reliability.
Strengths
Decreased costal Flooding
Long term viability
Weaknesses
Increased river flooding
High Maintenance cost
Flagship initiative - no one else can replicate it
People have to relocate due to river planning
What type of Engineering is this?
Mass Hard Engineering as a Long term water river management strategy
What does it do?
Controls and regulates the inflow of seawater during floods and regulates freshwater outflow Ensuring security
Mitigate Rising Sea Levels, Storm surges and increased river flooding from Climate Change
Allows tidal flow in normal conditions but in flood conditions closes to prevent flooding
Percentage of Netherlands below sea level
26%
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