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Problem

Problem statement: Due to increased demand from shipping a new shipping lock has been build at the mouth of the North Sea Channel. This new shipping lock will lead to increased salt intrusion into the North Sea Canal and subsequently in the Amsterdam-Rhine Canal. To combat this additional salt intrusion, a Selective Withdrawal structure will be built that will increase the outflow of saline water from the North Sea Canal.

Problem impact: The impact of the shipping locks (including the new bigger lock) in IJmuiden, combined with the still to be built salt screen will be able to limit and manage salt intrusion.

Client: Rijkswaterstaat (district West Nederland Noord)

Period: 2016-present