Paddle bathing

For paddling, the water is still fresh, but for those who feel like it: it will soon be possible! Last week the concrete of the ‘seatstaircase’ on the sea dike was uncovered. The wood of the integrated bench will be assembled next. This summer, residents of Hansweert will be able to cross the dike and walk up the stairs to the beach on the Westerschelde or sunbathe on one of the landings. Like a barnacle, the stairs lies against the dike, resisting the force of the water.

The ‘seatstaircase’ is part of the large-scale dike reinforcement of HWBP Hansweert where, together with landscape architect Robbert de Koning and commissioned by the Combinatie Answest and Waterschap Scheldestromen, we made an integral design for all furnishing elements.
Photo: Robbert de Koning

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