Ground Water Level: Case Studies Flashcards
1
Q
What happened at City Park in Antwerp?
A
A pond and trees depended on stable groundwater levels. Construction projects (sewage, parking) lowered the groundwater table. The pond dried up, and trees began dying. Solution (2021): Return drainage system restored the water balance.
2
Q
What happened at the A7 near the Prinses Margrietkanaal?
A
Upward groundwater pressure pushed asphalt upwards. Rijkswaterstaat placed sandbags to stabilize the road.
