Larger nourishments are expected to be used in the Sand Motor to minimize flood risk in the coastal areas when the sea-level rises. There is still a lot of uncertainty regarding the potential of the Sand Motor as a sustainable coastal management tool on the long-term, especially in regard to accelerated sea-level rise, coastal erosion, and socio-economic challenges. This project will enhance system knowledge, and actively share this with monitoring optimization projects along the Dutch coast. In this way the Sand Motor can contribute to the broader application of sand nourishments in different morphological contexts, and thus promote mainstreaming.
