Ecology and economy

The SeineScheldt project focuses on river restoration:

  • riverbanks are strenghtened in an environmental-friendly way
  • fauna and flora are developed
  • cut-off river meanders are reconnnected to the Lys
  • and pedestrian walkways and bicycle paths are foreseen and improved.

The economic dimension of the waterway is mapped, transhipment centres are developed and businesses are attracted, boosting the area.

Connection between 2 European leading regions

The realisation of this international waterway is needed for the completion of the Trans European Transport Network (TEN-T) by 2030. Flanders, gateway to the complete Scheldt and Rhine delta in the Netherlands and Germany, will connect these areas with the surrounding regions of Le Havre, Rouen and Paris.

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