Effects of a deep sand extraction pit: Final report of the PUTMOR measurements at the Lowered Dump Site

DEEP SAND EXTRACTION ON THE NETHERLANDS CONTINENTAL SHELF (NCS) In the “Nota Ruimte” (=National Spatial Strategy) the Dutch Government has announced to allow for deep sand extraction on the NCS, where former legislation only allowed for extraction till a depth of 2 m below the initial seabed. This new legislation has been worked out in the ...

Physical Effects of Sea Sand Extraction / Fysische effecten van zeezandwinning

FRAMEWORK OF EXISTING POLICY Several Dutch policy documents are relevant with respect to sea sand extraction on the Netherlands Continental Shelf (NCS), ie: - the government directive on shallow mineral reserves SOD (Structuurschema Oppervlakte Delfstoffen= Master Plan Surface Minerals), - the regional directive on extraction at the NCS RON/MER ...