Open AccessTHE BEACH REHABILITATION PROJECT AT OSTEND-BELGIUM
Author(s) -
R. Simoen,
H. Verslype,
D. Vandenbossche
Publication year - 1988
Publication title -
proceedings of conference on coastal engineering/proceedings of ... conference on coastal engineering
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2156-1028
pISSN - 0589-087X
DOI - 10.9753/icce.v21.212
Subject(s) - recreation , redevelopment , environmental planning , flood myth , harbour , tourism , geography , environmental protection , environmental resource management , environmental science , civil engineering , engineering , archaeology , political science , computer science , law , programming language
Steady erosion has occured on the beaches at Ostend, Belgium, especially on the section between the Casino and the Harbour Entrance. The gravel beach supported by a sandfill core has been proven to be a feasible and cost effective flood protection alternative, the first objective of the long term beach enhancement programme. Secondary goals are also met such as : new beach recreational facilities in safe conditions for the public ; the economic incentive for the needed redevelopment of this part of down-town Ostend and the beach front ; the conservation of the present sea-view from the promenade.