Van Oord is moving ahead with the coastal reinforcement works at the Romanian seaside resort of Eforie.
This is a coastal defence project in a tourist area in Romania. New groynes and beaches will be designed and the project includes environmental works.
The project’s goals are:
The coastal reinforcement project is expected to be completed in 2023.
Part of the project is the construction of three hectares of sea grass.
Van Oord conducted a research recently to determine how to restore the seagrass at this location in the best way, taking into account the local conditions.
Seagrass beds are a very important biotope for marine ecology.
As a result of climate change, disease, coastal redevelopment and pollution, there is a worldwide decline in seagrass.
According to Van Oord, it is a worrying development because these small green plants have a very positive effect on the environment. They store carbon dioxide, keep sediment from washing away and help protect the coast.