Dyke planted with succulents
Starting Monday, May 22, we will be conducting a trial in collaboration with the municipality of Eemsdelta, installingsedum covering, a type of succulent plant, at three locations on the dyke Delfzijl. Part of this dyke of a sheet pile construction lined with stones on the inside. The addition of succulents improves biodiversity, absorbs rainwater, and gives the dyke a natural look.
Test at three locations
To determine whether the succulents on the side of the dyke can be used dyke , a trial is being conducted at three locations on the dyke Delfzijl. Two paved areas opposite the pumping station Drie Delfzijlen pumping station and one location near the library. Together, these areas cover approximately 160 m².
Veenstra Roof Gardens and Vegetation Roofs B.V. will start installing the succulents on Monday, May 22.
Improving biodiversity
Sedum are succulent plants that are highly resistant to drought, but can also tolerate very wet periods. Using sedum in locations where there would otherwise be no vegetation improves biodiversity, absorbs rainwater, and creates a natural look. With these positive characteristics, sedum covering contributes to the objectives of the municipality and the water authority improve biodiversity and rainwater retention in urban areas.
Appropriate solution for greening the dyke
The dyke the center and port area of Delfzijl, which protects the hinterland from high water from the sea, consists partly of a sheet pile construction lined with stones on the inside. Residents of Delfzijl have asked the municipality of Eemsdelta whether there are possibilities for greening the stone lining on the dyke.
Because our water authority the dyke is responsible for maintaining the stone revetment, the municipality and the water authority worked water authority to find a suitable solution for greening the dyke the form of succulent plants, which are also used on building roofs.