Dutch expertise pursues ‘Ike Dike’ concept

A key element of the ‘Ike Dike’ concept is a movable storm surge barrier that can seal off the bay near Galveston and Houston during a hurricane

The Dutch Delft University of Technology, Royal HaskoningDHV, and Iv Infra are exploring possible designs for a storm surge barrier off the coast of Houston USA.

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