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LIFE Sparc: 8 years of working on robust nature
428 hectares of additional freshwater tidal nature: that was one of the goals of LIFE Sparc. After all, restoring nature increases the resilience of the Scheldt Valley in the event of flooding. How is our nature doing eight years later? The tidal area of the Scheldt is unique. The river itself is one of the […]
Work begins at Groot Schoor
Preparations for the depoldering of Groot Schoor in Hingene (Bornem) are underway. This will create more room for tidal nature along the river, while also protecting the surrounding area from storm tide. An alternative route is available to cyclists and pedestrians during this period. Groot Schoor is one of the Sigmaplan projects receiving additional support […]
Timelapse video: building locks for flood control area De Bunt
In the future flood control area De Bunt, we are building two new locks: an outlet sluice gate in the dike along the river Scheldt, and a second in- and outlet sluice gate in the dike along the Durme. After a storm, when the water levels in both rivers have dropped again, the locks will […]
Ready for the storm season
Every winter, the storm season entails an increased risk of flooding. A chain of flood control areas is ready to protect Flanders from damage. The Scheldt valley is particularly vulnerable to flooding during storm tides. These occur on average once or twice a year, when a spring tide – with a maximal tide range – […]