Broadening of the Shipdonk channel
By Ine Decuypere, Josefien De Munck, Ann-Sophie Monserez, Charlotte Slabbinck, Dagmar Thielen, Olivia Vaes, Anneleen Goossens, Eva Degraeuwe, Elise Wirix Roseline Spriet en Lisa
Huinen
2 small channels, next to each other Named by: Shipdonk channel (Stinker)
Leopold channel (Blinker) Too small and too undeep for big seaships They want to broaden the Shipdonk
channel (not the leopold channel)
What’s the problem?
Ca. 630 million euros (It’s just a fraction of the price!)
187 homes are threatened with expropriation
Others are facing a weakening of their land Trees, water birds, agricultural land and open
spaces will be lost
Facts and Consequences
Catering and tourism sector will go down Increased risk of flooding and floods In dry and warm summers there will be not
enough water to fill the wide channel Conclusion: The unique atmosphere and
the historic landscape will be gone.
Facts and Consequences
‘estuary shipping’ This means that barges will be converted
into seaworthy ships to sail along the coast to other ports.
Alternatives
Pro’s Contra’sMore jobs Worsen already struggling
economyImproves quality of life, both for locals and visitors
Negative ecological side effects (for example, quality of ground water)
Innovating for our economy
Not needed for import/export infrastructure
Backed by thorough researchCosts not “that” highAlready planned; just needs a ‘yes’ vote
The video
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