
Ecobeach realizes accretion of the beach naturally, without CO2 emission and consumption of energy!

'Ecobeach requires a pragmatic approach for researching and collaboration' - Leon Wijnker, Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure and the Environment

'Municipalities are enthusiastic' - Kees van Ruiten, Deltares

'It is unique to run this project in a joint venture' - Sietsche Eppinga, BAM Infra

'This contributes to strengthen the dunes' - Kees Zwart, neighbourhood committee

'It seems to me that the beach has become wider' - Theo Kraan, Municipality of Bergen

"We have to sweep up a lot of sand from our backyards this year" - Inhabitant of Egmond aan Zee, end of 2008
Ecobeach: many benefits

A constant relatively large recreational area will be available due to coastline stabilisation

A foreshore nourishment combined with Ecobeach saves money and hindrance compared to a beach nourishment

Accretion of the dunes provides a safe buffer during storm conditions
How does Ecobeach work?

Installation of vertical drainage

Beach becomes more dry in time

Sandparticles blown into the dunes by wind, beach and dune accretion
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Potential users
- Water boards
- Municipalities
- Beach restaurants
- Recreational beach visitors
- Governments
- Dredging companies
- Scientists
Please contact us
Ecobeach is a project initiated by BAM Infraconsult.
BAM Infraconsult
H.J. Nederhorststraat 1
P.O. Box 268
2800 AG Gouda
T +31 182 590 345