Dutch sand engine comes to Norfolk New Civil Engineer » A Dutch invention – the Sand Engine – would protect a section of British coastline by placing 1.5 million cubic meters of sand protection at the terminal in the north of the county, then allow the forces of nature to spread the sediment 5 kilometers along the coast to build up defensive beaches for the villages. By Michelle|2017-11-16T14:51:54-08:00November 14, 2017|England, Public-Private Partnerships, Urban, Water|Comments Off on Dutch sand engine comes to Norfolk Share This Story, Choose Your Platform! FacebookTwitterRedditLinkedInWhatsAppTelegramTumblrPinterestVkXingEmail About the Author: Michelle Related Posts ‘A fiasco from the beginning’ — Caltrans’ costs soar on $1.1 billion San Francisco tunnels ‘A fiasco from the beginning’ — Caltrans’ costs soar on $1.1 billion San Francisco tunnels Sea level rise could threaten California cities and ports by 2040 Gallery Sea level rise could threaten California cities and ports by 2040 Genoa Bridge Collapse Throws Harsh Light on Benettons’ Highway Billions Gallery Genoa Bridge Collapse Throws Harsh Light on Benettons’ Highway Billions How can California capture more water? Competing interests will have to compromise Gallery How can California capture more water? Competing interests will have to compromise