Delta works

The Delta works is an impressive flood control program that protects the Netherlands coastline from flooding. It is a model for other countries.

Wind turbines in front of the massive pilings and bridge that for the support for huge floodgates
It tends to be very windy there, as these whitecaps testify.  Dress warmly.
Inside the information center there are detailed models that demonstrate how the flood control facility was constructed. This model shows the pylons that support the floodgates
Much of the equipment used had to be created from scratch as the requirements were unlike those for any project before this one.
This is the Rotterdam model which used water in the gates to weigh them down.  It was much less expensive than the pylon model.  Houston, TX is considering adapting it for their use.

A rubber mat was used in construction of the pylon bridge solution

They have an excellent video describing the installation.  For more details, or if you can’t visit in person, https://www.holland.com/global/tourism/getting-around/interests/land-of-water/delta-works

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