Case study: Redesign of flood protection system, Hamburg (20th c.)

Description of the application

Several storm surges and corresponding dike failure led to extensive inundations in the areas, which made it necessary to redesign the entire flood protection: Borghorst to St.Pauli Fischmarkt, south bank of Fünfhausen to Cranz, ring dike Wilhelmsburg, ring dike Veddel.

Implementation cost

Estimated financial cost for the implementation of the measures, given as a cost range.

Flood management measure

Which flood management measures have been applied? Multiple measures may be specified.

Country

Country in which the application (case study) is located. In case of a transboundary application multiple countries are specified.

Responsible authority level

Level of Responsible Authority.

Last modified: Sept. 13, 2016, 4:05 a.m.