Oosterscheldekering

GPTKB entity

Properties (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf dam
gptkbp:associatedWith flood control
gptkbp:built concrete and steel
gptkbp:completed 1986
gptkbp:constructionStarted 1976
gptkbp:contains 65 sluice gates
gptkbp:designedBy gptkb:I._W._M._van_der_Meer
gptkbp:designedFor gptkb:North_Sea
gptkbp:environmentalImpact affects local marine life
gptkbp:features movable sluice gates
gptkbp:hasImpactOn fishing industry
gptkbp:height 3.5 meters
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Oosterscheldekering
gptkbp:influences local climate
gptkbp:isA hydraulic engineering project
gptkbp:isAssociatedWith local wildlife conservation efforts
gptkbp:isCelebratedFor local festivals
its engineering significance
gptkbp:isConnectedTo other_dams_in_the_Delta_Works
gptkbp:isConsidered one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World
gptkbp:isDocumentedIn engineering studies
gptkbp:isEngagedIn withstand severe weather
gptkbp:isFeaturedIn documentaries
gptkbp:isFundedBy public funds
gptkbp:isInvolvedIn international_water_management_discussions
gptkbp:isLinkedTo sustainable development goals
climate change discussions
gptkbp:isLocatedNear gptkb:Schouwen-Duiveland
gptkbp:isMonitoredBy environmental agencies
gptkbp:isPartOf gptkb:Dutch_flood_defense_system
national heritage sites
Eastern Scheldt
gptkbp:isPromotedBy tourism boards
gptkbp:isRecognizedBy UNESCO_World_Heritage_Site
gptkbp:isRecognizedFor innovative design
gptkbp:isRegardedAs engineering marvel
gptkbp:isSubjectTo academic research
gptkbp:isSupportedBy gptkb:Dutch_government
scientific research
gptkbp:isUsedFor recreation and tourism
gptkbp:isUtilizedFor water management
gptkbp:length 9 kilometers
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:Netherlands
gptkbp:maintainedBy gptkb:Rijkswaterstaat
gptkbp:offers 2 billion euros
gptkbp:opened 1986
gptkbp:operatedBy gptkb:Dutch_Ministry_of_Infrastructure_and_Water_Management
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:Delta_Works
gptkbp:protectedArea Zeeland region
gptkbp:reduces storm surges
gptkbp:servedIn protect against flooding
gptkbp:touristAttraction yes
gptkbp:type storm surge barrier
gptkbp:visitorsPerYear approximately 1 million