Oosterschelde Schelde Storm Surge Barrier

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Uploaded by on May 31, 2007

Virtual tour of the Oosterschelde Storm Surge Barrier in Zeeland. Opened on October 4th 1986 by Queen Beatrix at a cost of 2.5 billion Euros, it is said to be the most impressive storm surge structure in the Netherlands. The barrier has a total length of three kilometres and crosses three channels: the Hammen, the Schaar van Roggeplaat and the Roompot. It consists of 65 concrete piers and 62 large sluice gates. The gates remain open under normal conditions, thus maintaining three quarters of the natural tidal movement. Under adverse weather conditions, the gates are closed. For further information please visit http://www.deltawerken.com/324

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  • Thanks for this movie, look also at my movies of the Antwerp Locks.

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