Workpackage I1 : Pilot application of sediment realocation within the system to 'reset' a natural system for bank nourishment in Port of Rotterdam

This investment will consist in managing and monitoring dredging and reallocation of 200.000 tons of sediment within the river in Port of Rotterdam (Contribution to main output : 1 new solution / 200 000 t sediment reused / 200 000t raw material saved). To reallocate 200 000 t of sediment, 500 000 m3 of sediment must be dredged from a clean part of the port, not impacting the erosion/sedimentation rate in the harbour. Reallocated sediment must be traceable within the inter tidal area and coastal zone to establish a nourishing impact on the river bank and coast. To do so, the sediment origin has to be distinguishable from the mostly marine sediments in this part of harbour. Specific and dedicated dredging have to be done. To face the needed of extra transport distance to guaranty fluvial (non marine) sediments, a hopper will be rented. The hopper rental cost (a 584 kEuro investments) is not claimed within the project.  Deltares and Port of R’dam will work together to cover the procedure to get the necessary permits, planning activities in conjunction with other port maintenance projects, prepare and carry out the field surveys during and after the reallocation, do lab experiments to determine which processes impact the settling and sediment strength development, present the results as input for other WPs.