Projects
On this page you will find an overview of current projects being carried out by Deltares.
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154 projects found
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Smart drainage of Dutch lowland
About 60 % of the Netherlands is located behind dikes below sea level. Such lowland areas are called polders. The water management history of Dutch polders dates back to the 11th century. Polders do not have a natural drainage; excess water is typically pumped into a higher elevated network of larger primary canals. The elevation of the primary… -
Investigating possibilities for sand extraction off the Dutch coast
Rijkswaterstaat -the Dutch authority responsible for the design, construction, management and maintenance of the main infrastructure facilities in the Netherlands- needs millions of cubic metres of sand every year to maintain the Dutch coast and protect it from the coastal erosion caused by major storms. That sand comes from the seabed. A permit… Health water, soil -
Sand Motor
Large parts of the Dutch coast are eroding. To safeguard the hinterland, Rijkswaterstaat nourishes the coast frequently. To explore alternative solutions for depositing large amount of sand along the shore, a pilot project was developed called the Sand Motor. -
Adaptation for flood and drought risks in South Florida
Development of economically efficient and sustainable water management strategies hinges on the assessment of the costs of weather extremes. In particular damages due to floods and droughts and their mitigation, as well as the framework in which the costs for adaptation and the benefits of damage reduction are weighted. The primary challenge is… -
Mangrove coasts under threat
Mangroves, found worldwide in the tropics and subtropics, are disappearing at a rapid pace. This is mainly caused by anthropogenic pressures, such as land clearing for urban development or for establishment of fish and shrimp ponds in more rural areas. Additionally, construction of infrastructure, canalisation of rivers and extraction of ground… -
Improved design methods for floating offshore wind
Offshore wind is going to be a major contributor to the production of renewable energy. Large scale fixed offshore wind farms are being built all over the world. However, not all countries with ambitions in offshore wind have shallow water locations suited for fixed offshore wind turbines at their disposal. Floating offshore wind might play an… Energy transition -
Navigation Safety in Port Loko River in Sierra Leone
The Port Loko area in Sierra Leone is important for barge transport of iron ore. Figure 1 shows a critical inland reach at Porto Loko River for transport of iron ore from Thofayim river terminal to the seaport. Due to high river currents, particularly during low tide, it is difficult to have safe transport with barges towards the seaport. In the… Future proof infrastructure -
Impact of bow thrusters and propeller jets on bed protections
In a cooperative project with the Port of Rotterdam, the Port of Antwerp, Holcim and the Dutch Ministry of Public works (Rijkswaterstaat), Deltares performed physical scale model tests to determine the impact of bow thrusters and ship propellers on water beds. The Dutch National Civil Engineering Association (SBRCURnet) coordinated the project.… Future proof infrastructure -
Ports of the Future
The growing number of port development projects recognises the need to shift economies and social structures towards more sustainable models. The development of a new or extended port layout requires adequate attention to a number of aspects that guarantee both sustainable port growth and a healthy ecosystem functioning. There is a need for… -
Mobile Services for Flood Early Warning in Bangladesh
Bangladesh is an extremely flood prone country and an effective flood warning system is essential for preparedness. Although Bangladesh has an extensive flood forecasting system in place there are still challenges to effectively communicate this output at the local level. This project exploited this opportunity to close the information gap by… Floods -
Early-Warning System for storm surge and tide in Mauritius
The Republic of Mauritius is the first Small Island Developing State (SIDS) in the Indian Ocean with its own tide and storm surge Early-Warning System for improving preparedness and resilience to events like cyclones. Deltares developed the storm surge model together with the Ministry of Environment, Sustainable Development, Disaster and Beach… -
SOLUTIONS for emerging pollutants
The range of chemicals in our aquatic ecosystems is increasing. How to deal with the ever-increasing range of chemicals found in our aquatic ecosystems? We do not know enough about them to decide if and to what extent they constitute a risk to human health and aquatic ecosystems. Health water, soil