AQF Eco-Floatlands
Floatlands Broekwetering
| Project location: | Zoetermeer |
| Client: | Municipality of Zoetermeer |
| Application: | AQF Eco-Floatlands |
| Planting schemes: | Customized |
| Special features: | Anti-grazing construction |
| Project location: | Zoetermeer |
| Client: | Municipality of Zoetermeer |
| Application: | AQF Eco-Floatlands |
| Planting schemes: | Customized |
| Special features: | Anti-grazing construction |
On behalf of the Municipality of Zoetermeer, we installed AQF Eco-Floatlands at multiple locations in Zoetermeer. In total, the new environmentally friendly riverbanks cover 340m² (!). This is one of our largest projects involving floating islands, and we are very proud of it. We also learned a lot from this project.
Regarding the planting scheme, the municipality chose to customize an existing scheme to their preferences.
Additionally, a temporary anti-grazing structure was placed along the entire stretch. Anti-grazing structures are typically installed as a temporary measure. This ensures that the plants can firmly root in the ground during the initial period. After this phase, the anti-grazing structure can be removed, significantly reducing the risk of uprooting.
Furthermore, at one location, an edge plank was placed along the islands as an additional wave breaker.