Innovative Coastal Protection 'De Zandmotor' - The Hague

Flood Barrier

Nature-based Solutions (large scale)

Created at: 21 May 2021

Description

A man-made hooked peninsula of sand that lies in the sea, developed in 2011. It's purpose is to protect the city of The Hague on a long term. The sand of the peninsula will slowly erode and distribute across the coastline, countering the process of eroding shores.

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Joey Koning

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