Deltawerken

The Deltawerken, or Delta Works, is a series of storm surge barriers, dams, and sluices in the Netherlands designed to protect the country from flooding caused by the North Sea. Built after devastating floods in the 1950s, these structures help control water levels and prevent high tides from flooding low-lying land. The system also includes sluices that manage water flow between rivers and the sea, maintaining safe water levels in inland areas. Overall, the Delta Works is a sophisticated engineering project that enables the Netherlands to coexist with its challenging maritime landscape, safeguarding homes, farmland, and infrastructure.