Decision alternatives for the safety of the Eastern Scheldt: Will it be cost-effective to remove the Eastern Scheldt storm surge barrier in case of sea level rise?

After the disastrous floods in 1953 in the Netherlands, measures are taken to improve the safety in the Netherlands. In the Southwest of the Netherlands a couple of tidal basins are closed by the construction of dams and storm surge barriers. The closure of tidal basins shortens the coastal length and can result in a cost reduction comparing...

Effecten van verschillende scenario's van kustonderhoud: Resultaten lange-termijn simulaties morfologische ontwikkeling Nederlandse Noordzeekust