Case study: Flood barrier, Schwinge (Stade), Lower Saxony (20th c.)

Description of the application

The fllood barrier at the mouth of the Schwinge should prevent storm surges from running up the river Schwinge and inundating the areas around.

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. 12, 2016, 9:04 a.m.

Name

Flood barrier, Schwinge (Stade), Lower Saxony (20th c.)

Reference point

SRID=4326;POINT (9.514256 53.624764)

 

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