Sweco made intelligent use of existing knowledge, supplemented it in a targeted way and delivered tailored solutions that help projects move forward.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Eric Cosyns<\/strong>, nature management and conservation expert at the West Flanders Intermunicipal Association<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n

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A clear synthesis
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Our consultants approached the project through a phased, integrated process: analysis, vision development and design were closely interwoven<\/strong>.<\/p>\n
In the first phase, we carried out an ecohydrological system analysis<\/strong>. This analysis examines how hydrology, soil, water quality, vegetation and fauna influence one another.
\nThe system analysis was based on available studies, extensive GIS<\/a> analyses, site visits and targeted supplementary measurements. This included investigations of surface water and groundwater<\/a>, soil, water quality \u2013 including MMIF analyses \u2013 and topography.<\/p>\n
Using clear synthesis maps<\/strong>, we made it easier to understand how the valley system functions. This created a shared picture of the current situation, the constraints and the ecological opportunities of both sub-areas.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n
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Based on the ecohydrological system analysis, our consultants developed future-focused habitat target visions that take into account the current site constraints and feasibility.<\/p>\n
From there, we compiled a set of restoration and design measures tailored specifically to the site<\/strong>. Each measure was assessed in an integrated way in terms of ecological added value, hydrological impact, feasibility and affordability.<\/p>\n
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The end result?<\/strong>
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clearly developed design plans,<\/li>\n
a comprehensive overview of all measures, and<\/li>\n
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The chances of success in subsequent implementation phases increase significantly <\/strong>by explicitly taking technical feasibility and costs into account at an early stage.<\/p>\n
Added value for
\nthe Agency for Nature and Forests<\/h2>\n
The added value Sweco delivered for the Agency for Nature and Forests is both technical and process-related. We avoided unnecessary analyses and arrived more quickly at well-founded choices<\/strong> by intelligently combining existing studies and supplementing them with targeted new research.<\/p>\n
Our integrated project team included experts in hydrology, ecology, soil, water quality, landscape and hydraulic engineering. This enabled us to design measures that are not only ecologically ambitious<\/strong>, but also realistic and deliverable<\/strong>.<\/p>\n
In addition, our approach ensured clear decision-making and a transparent assessment framework<\/strong> for measures that were selected and those that were not.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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A resilient future for the Dender Valley<\/h2>\n
With the design plans for De Nuchten and Kwaadbroeken-Pollaremeersen, Sweco is contributing to the restoration of the Dender Valley. The plans focus on nature restoration, improved water quality, increased biodiversity<\/a> and greater climate resilience<\/a><\/strong> across the landscape.<\/p>\n
Sweco provides the Agency for Nature and Forests with a robust framework for further delivery by combining:<\/p>\n
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This ensures that the plans align as closely as possible with the objectives of Room for Water \u2013 T.OP Dender<\/strong>, supporting a resilient future for the Dender Valley.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n
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