Afsluitdijk 2.0 Dam Upgrade
Sector: Hydro • Location: Netherlands
Source: NDTV Profit
The Afsluitdijk is a 32-kilometre-long dam and causeway in the Netherlands that protects large parts of the country from the sea. It is undergoing a major upgrade called 'Afsluitdijk 2.0' to strengthen coastal protection by adding stronger locks, improved water drainage systems, fish migration corridors, and renewable energy technologies. The project is designed to handle extremely rare and powerf
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Hydro, Bridge, Water Supply and Storage
- Location
- Netherlands
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- NDTV Profit
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Description | The Afsluitdijk is a 32-kilometre-long dam and causeway in the Netherlands that protects large parts of the country from the sea. It is undergoing a major upgrade called 'Afsluitdijk 2.0' to strengthen coastal protection by adding stronger locks, improved water drainage systems, fish migration corridors, and renewable energy technologies. The project is designed to handle extremely rare and powerful storms occurring once in 10,000 years. |
Original sector | Water Management |
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Country | Netherlands |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Hydro, Bridge, Water Supply and Storage |
Article published date | 2026-05-20 |
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