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Roeselare opens new water buffer area to prevent flooding: "Avoiding 2016's troubles"
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Roeselare opens new water buffer area to prevent flooding: "Avoiding 2016's troubles"

Roeselare has officially opened a new water buffer area in the De Ruiter neighborhood to better protect the city from flooding like the severe event in 2016. The project includes a controlled flood zone with a capacity of 21,500 cubic meters, helping to reduce pressure on the city center by managing water upstream. This buffer also stores around 16 million liters of water, which local farmers can use during dry periods, making it a smart dual-purpose solution. The province of West Flanders is investing in similar projects elsewhere, combining flood protection with water availability for agriculture.
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