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      The Sand Motor is an artificial peninsula made of no less than 21.5 million m3 of sea sand. Under the influence of wind, waves and currents, the beach sand gradually spreads along the coast. This gigantic sandbox thus contributes naturally to our coastal maintenance.

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      News | 16 April 2020
      Research data Sand Motor available online
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      Curious about the Sand Motor? Fancy a nice walk or a dip? The Sand Motor is open to the public. Visitors can enjoy the rugged nature and the ever-changing landscape on and around the Sand Motor.

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      News | 13 September 2016
      Sand Motor congress on 14 and 15 September 2016, Kurhaus & Sand Motor
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In 2011 we started a pilot project: the Sand Motor. An artificial sandbank, a significant boost for innovative coastline maintenance and a perfect example of Building with Nature. Thanks to the influence of the wind and the sea currents, the Sand Motor has now grown into a beautiful nature reserve and recreational area. Its development...
News | 23 March 2021
10 years of Sand Motor: ‘connecting nature, science and society’
A large amount of data about the Sand Motor has been collected since 2011. The data is now available available online in English to other researchers. 
News | 16 April 2020
Research data Sand Motor available online
Another two and a half months, then the time has come! We present the first results of five years of research into the Sand Motor. September 14 is all about sharing knowledge and networking. On September 15 we will enter the Sand Motor and there will also be a program for general public. Projectmanager Carola van...
News | 13 September 2016
Sand Motor congress on 14 and 15 September 2016, Kurhaus & Sand Motor

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For questions about the research on the Sand Motor,
contact Rijkswaterstaat: +31 (0)800 8002

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For questions about a visit to the beach,
contact the province of South Holland: +31 (0)70 441 66 22

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