Case study: Relocation of dike, Alte Süderelbe, Hamburg (20th c.)

Description of the application

Relocation of the dike line to the Lower Elbe with the inclusion of Altenwerder and Finkenwerder and dike connection at the Alte Süderelbe. Severe damages to the dikes along the old Süderelbe made the construction neccessary.

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Last modified: Sept. 13, 2016, 4:12 a.m.

Name

Relocation of dike, Alte Süderelbe, Hamburg (20th c.)

Reference point

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