Water Boards Navigating the Transition Towards Circular Use of Dredged Sediment

This research critically examines Dutch water boards' journey towards the circular use of dredged sediment, set against the backdrop of water boards’ ambitious targets for circularity. Water boards, carrying the majority of responsibility for regional dredging, must navigate the surplus of approximately 40 million cubic meters of dredged...

Desiccation, Crust Formation & Consolidation of Soft, Cohesive Soil due to Atmospheric Conditions: A case study of the Marker Wadden

Deterioration of the ecological quality within the Markermeer, due to the elimination of natural flushing and a resulting increase in turbidity, has created a need to revitalize the region for the benefit of the local wildlife. One major way in which this is being achieved is through the Marker Wadden, designed as a wetland area featuring a...

Design of mangrove rehabilitation projects on tropical coasts

Mangroves have been proven to be an asset to coastlines because of their myriad advantages relating to coastal protection and stability. Unfortunately, in the past, due to economic necessities or other reasons, many of these mangrove swamps in tropical areas came under threat and were subsequently destroyed. As the awareness about the positive...

Preparing a long term management plan for the future of the Slufter: An analysis of the functional, spatial and geotechnical possibilities

The Slufter is a large scale disposal facility for contaminated dredged material from the Dutch rivers, channels and harbour basins. It is located in the Rotterdam harbour, on the south-western tip of the Maasvlakte. Since the Slufter was built in 1987, the supply of contaminated dredged material has decreased significantly. As a result, it will...

DETERMINATION OF NON-SEGREGATING TAILINGS CONDITIONS

Land disposal options of contaminated dredged material

The problems associated with contaminated dredged material disposal (basically lack of disposal sites and potential adverse environmental impacts) have become major issues in many industrialized and developing countries. The sediment removed for environmental reasons is obviously contaminated, but in many cases the sediment removed during normal...

Dredging for Development

The publication, "Dredging for Development", is the third edition of an introduction to dredging for port development. The publication is particularly intended for government officials and port managers from developing countries and is written in non-technical language. It discusses the nature of dredging, its importance and objectives, the...