Case study:Sandscaping
Project overview
Status | Complete |
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Project web site | http://www.therrc.co.uk//sites/default/files/files/riverwiki/65_sandengine.pdf |
Themes | Economic aspects, Flood risk management, Habitat and biodiversity, Monitoring, Social benefits |
Country | Netherlands |
Main contact forename | Jaap |
Main contact surname | Flikweert |
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Contact organisation | Royal HaskoningDHV |
Contact organisation web site | http://www.royalhaskoningdhv.com/ |
Partner organisations | Rijkswaterstaat, Province of Zuid-Holland, The Crown Estate, Van Oord, HR Wallingford, Arup |
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Project summary
Sandscaping is an innovative coastal management approach, inspired by the Dutch Zandmotor (Sand Engine) (Photo 1 and Map 1)). It involves placing a large volume of sediment to benefit one location, designing it so that natural processes move the sediment to other places where it is needed. In the right place and if designed well, the large volume and concentrated placement can reduce costs, while the scale and dynamic nature can generate benefits for amenity, tourism and habitats.
A partnership of organisations has been exploring the implementation of Sandscaping in the UK. There is a long list of high potential sites currently being developed with local partners (Map 2).
The Dutch Zandmotor is a nourishment of 21.5 million m3, intended to last for 20 years. Monitoring over the first 5 years shows it is likely to function longer, up to 30 years. Economies of scale reduced the cost per m3 by about 50% from normal scale nourishments. In addition, the Zandmotor has become the most popular location for kite surfing in the Netherlands.
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MonitoringHydromorphological quality elements
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