Dyke planted with succulents
Starting Monday, May 22, we will be conducting a trial in collaboration with the council to installsedum, a type of succulent, at three locations on the dyke Delfzijl. Part of this dyke of a sheet pile structure lined with stones on the inside. Installing these succulents improves biodiversity, absorbs rainwater, and gives the area a natural look.
Trial 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 Green Roofs B.V. will begin installing the succulents on Monday, May 22.
Improving biodiversity
Sedums are succulents that are highly drought-tolerant but can also withstand very wet conditions. By planting sedums in areas where vegetation would otherwise be absent, biodiversity is enhanced, rainwater is absorbed, and a natural appearance is created. With these positive qualities, a sedum covering contributes to the goals of the council the water authority improve biodiversity and rainwater retention in urban areas.
A suitable solution for greening the dyke
The dyke the centre harbor area of Delfzijl, which protects the inland area from high tides, consists in part of a sheet pile structure lined with stones on the inside. Residents of Delfzijl have asked the council whether there are possibilities for greening the stone lining on the dyke.
Since our water authority the dyke is responsible for maintaining its stone revetment, the council the water authority have worked water authority to find a suitable solution for greening the dyke succulents, which are also commonly used on building roofs.