Oosterscheldekering, Storm surge barrier in Zeeland, Netherlands
The Oosterscheldekering spans 9 kilometers between Schouwen-Duiveland and Noord-Beveland islands, featuring 62 steel gates supported by 65 concrete pillars.
The construction of this barrier, initiated after the North Sea flood of 1953, lasted from 1976 to 1986 and required creating an artificial island named Neeltje-Jans.
Queen Beatrix inaugurated the structure on October 4, 1986, marking a milestone in Dutch engineering and water management capabilities.
The barrier gates remain open during normal conditions but automatically close when water levels exceed three meters above Amsterdam Ordnance Datum.
Each concrete pillar weighs 18,000 tons and contains 7,000 cubic meters of concrete filled with stones and sand after installation.
Location: Schouwen-Duiveland
Location: Veere
Location: Noord-Beveland
Part of: N57 highway, Delta Works
GPS coordinates: 51.63000,3.70389
Latest update: March 4, 2025 00:09
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