
Afsluitdijk
Pays-Bas
Launched in 1932, the Afsluitdijk, which runs from Den Oever in North Holland province of the Netherlands to the village of Kornwerderzand in Friesland province, has protected large parts of the Netherlands for generations against flooding from the Wadden Sea and the IJsselmeer freshwater lake.
But after more than 85 years in service, the 32 km dam no longer met current requirements for flood protection and water discharge and requires major reconstruction. The ever-present danger which water poses to the Netherlands and the global increase in extreme weather means it is essential that the Afsluitdijk is upgraded to be able to withstand these twin problems.
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