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Quayside Suite
Medina Chambers
Town Quay
Southampton
SO14 2AQ
2017
Regulated tidal exchange
Belgium
Battel (Mechelen)
4.4354224
51.060251
Mudflat
65 Hectares
Biodiversity Enhancement
Climate Change (Greenhouse Gas) Mitigation
Climate Change (Sea Level Rise) Mitigation
Flood Risk Management
Habitat Creation
Habitat Enhancement
Improve Flood Protection
Improve Water Quality
Provide a Recreational Facility
Provide Fish Habitat
Zennegat is the place where the Zenne, the Leuven-Dyle Canal and the Dyle meet.
At this junction of rivers, the tide creates fascinating natural phenomena.
The work in this area was completed in June 2017.
Since then, the Zennegat fills with water several times per year, protecting the surrounding areas from flooding. Furthermore, rare freshwater mudflats and marshes begin to appear. This is ideal habitat for birds and fish species.
ABPmer
Quayside Suite
Medina Chambers
Town Quay
Southampton
SO14 2AQ