Markiezaatskade

The Markiezaatskade is a 4 km (2.5 mi) long dam between Zuid-Beveland and the Molenplaat near Bergen op Zoom. The dam was built in preparation for the construction of the Oesterdam, which was built a few years later. In combination with the Oesterdam, Philipsdam and it divides the waters of Zeeland and South Holland. Construction of the Markiezaatskade commenced in 1980. In March 1982 a part of the dam was destroyed by a storm. Construction on the dam was completed by March 30, 1983. * Markiezaatskade during construction * * Northern part of the Markiezaatskade

Markiezaatskade

The Markiezaatskade is a 4 km (2.5 mi) long dam between Zuid-Beveland and the Molenplaat near Bergen op Zoom. The dam was built in preparation for the construction of the Oesterdam, which was built a few years later. In combination with the Oesterdam, Philipsdam and it divides the waters of Zeeland and South Holland. Construction of the Markiezaatskade commenced in 1980. In March 1982 a part of the dam was destroyed by a storm. Construction on the dam was completed by March 30, 1983. * Markiezaatskade during construction * * Northern part of the Markiezaatskade