Designed to last more than 200 years, the Oosterscheldekering (Eastern Scheldt storm surge barrier) is the largest in a series…
Designed to last more than 200 years, the Oosterscheldekering (Eastern Scheldt storm surge barrier) is the largest in a series of 13 dams designed to protect the Netherlands from North Sea flooding. It spans about 9 km between the islands of Schouwen-Duiveland and Noord-Beveland, containing large sluicegate-type doors that can be closed under adverse weather conditions.