Delta Works

GPTKB entity

Statements (57)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:infrastructure
gptkbp:completed gptkb:1997
gptkbp:constructed_in gptkb:steel
concrete
earth
gptkbp:designed_by gptkb:Rijkswaterstaat
gptkbp:has_area approximately 1,500 square kilometers
gptkbp:has_impact_on gptkb:local_economy
gptkb:tourism
gptkb:environment
agriculture
fishing industry
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Delta Works
gptkbp:includes gptkb:Oosterscheldekering
gptkb:Haringvlietdam
gptkb:Maeslantkering
Hartelkering
Nederlandsche Delta Works
gptkbp:is_a gptkb:river
gptkb:tourist_attraction
coastal defense system
engineering marvel
national landmark
series of dams and sluices
hydraulic engineering project
gptkbp:is_associated_with engineering education
climate change adaptation
sustainability efforts
disaster preparedness
water safety initiatives
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in Dutch culture
gptkbp:is_documented_in gptkb:historical_records
gptkb:media_coverage
environmental assessments
government reports
engineering studies
gptkbp:is_funded_by gptkb:Germany
gptkbp:is_managed_by gptkb:Rijkswaterstaat
gptkbp:is_part_of Deltaproject
gptkbp:is_promoted_by government agencies
local businesses
environmental organizations
tourism boards
engineering societies
gptkbp:is_protected_by gptkb:Zeeland
gptkb:Zuid-Holland
gptkbp:is_recognized_by gptkb:UNESCO_World_Heritage_Site
gptkbp:is_supported_by gptkb:scientific_research
local communities
international cooperation
gptkbp:length approximately 30 kilometers
gptkbp:located_in gptkb:Netherlands
gptkbp:purpose flood protection
gptkbp:reduces storm surge risk
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Dutch_flood_defense_system
gptkb:Eastern_Scheldt
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6