Coasts and Rivers

Coastlines and river basins provide space for living and economic activities for many millions of people. This makes them attractive development areas. This valuable land is under constant pressure from pollution, flooding, overpopulation or traffic congestion. The threat of flooding from either the sea or rivers requires adequate protection measures (either flood risk management or flood control) and this is where DHV's expertise in handling these complex factors and situations, provides pioneering solutions world wide.... more

Flood risk management

Flooding is a natural hazard threatening human life and socio-economical environment of delta areas, low-lying regions and river valleys. Flood risk management, therefore, has long been one of the key issues in the agendas of governments of almost every country in the world and has become more important due to climate change and sea level rise, population growth, and pressures from development.Read more

River and coastal engineering

Coastal areas are often densely populated, fertile and the centre of economic growth. At the same time, there is a constant conflict between preserving the natural environment and the many interests related to the resources of the coastal zone, such as industry, infrastructure, ports, housing, recreation and tourism, fisheries, agriculture and aqua-culture, forestry, mining and shipping. Read more

Land reclamation and dredging

Industrial growth and urbanization lead to increasing spatial demands, particularly in crowded areas along the coast with many economical activities. The availability of land for new developments such as airports, industry, nature or residential areas is encountering serious constraints. When located in the vicinity of large waters like seas and lakes, reclamation of new land may ease that problem. Read more

Projects

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Pilot Dredging Project, Jakarta

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