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

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