Constant dripping wears away the stone, but masses of water tear away said stones. And not just them. Therefore, part of modern flood management is to identify areas that may …

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Dominiek Van Dooren

June 30, 2025

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Controlled flood area ... is an area next to the river that can absorb large amounts of water at high water levels. For this purpose, we are building a ring dike inland that protects the region. Along the river is a lower, reinforced overflow dike, over which water can flow into the area without damaging the dike. Locks in the overflow dike allow the water to flow back to the river when the water level of the Scheldt has dropped sufficiently. We have designed the area within the dikes as wetlands full of diversity. (Sigma plan)

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Jeff S

August 19, 2024

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From the dike next to the Scheldt, you come to this dike... A raised verge with a walking or cycling path...

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