MARINE CIVILS

Progress on Venice flood barriers

The challenge of protecting the ancient city of Venice from the sea has been a long saga. Increasing high tide levels within the sensitive Venice lagoon have seen many sections of the city flooded.

To protect the lock entrance located at the south side of the main inlet a 1000 metre long stone breakwater has been constructed

The challenge of protecting the ancient city of Venice from the sea has been a long saga. Increasing high tide levels within the sensitive Venice lagoon have seen many sections of the city flooded.

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