The Sand Motor Five years of Building with Nature

This video shows the results of the first five years of research on the Sand Motor. The development of the coast near the Sand Motor is helping to widen the coastal zone and it is progressing as planned. A dynamic nature area has been created. In addition, the Sand Motor has clearly resulted in an area with considerable value for leisure activities that was not present previously. In terms of the design and the process, the concept of the Sand Motor is a tool that fits in with the Dutch strategy of maintaining the coast with sand. In addition, the Sand Motor has given an impetus to national knowledge development and it is an internationally renowned icon of innovation.