Sustainable Water Resource Development Using Coastal Reservoirs

Coastal reservoirs are viewed in many regions of the world as an emerging concept of storing fresh water when the river basin is in flood. Similar reservoirs (or impoundments) can be used to generate tidal renewable energy and/or provide the catalysis for urban regeneration. Constructed near the coast in natural river basins, these reservoirs have a smaller environmental footprint and are less obstructive than inland dams. Written by an international group of Civil, Environmental, and Geotechnical Engineers, Sustainable Water Resource Development using Coastal Reservoirs discusses the latest research and breakthroughs in their use, while offering expert advice into their sustainable design and construction.

The perfect reference for researchers exploring the feasibility of this emerging technology or experienced professionals who wish to implement this technology as a water scarcity solution or a tidal renewable energy source or for urban regeneration, Sustainable Water Resource Development using Coastal Reservoirs provides an expert resource to the design, construction and use of coastal reservoirs. The reference begins with a brief but readable examination of water quantity, quality design and geotechnical considerations. The book includes international case studies to clearly illustrate the various uses, design, planning, construction, and operation methods. These case studies include projects such as: Afsluitdijk in the IJsselmeer, (Netherlands), Zuiderzee (Netherlands), Thanneermukkom Bund (India), Sihwa (South Korea), Saemangeum, (South Korea), Chenhang (China), Plover Cove (China), and Marina Barrage (Singapore).

• Explores the feasibility/design implications for Coastal Reservoirs based on estimation of runoff, detailed assessment of water demand and estimation of water quality
• Provides design schemes/procedures for the construction and operation of coastal reservoirs
• Includes case studies to illustrate the design, planning, construction and operations of coastal reservoirs from around the world

Civil, Environmental and Coastal Engineers and Researchers in the area of Water resource development and management

1. Introduction to CR
2. Water quantity and design considerations of coastal reservoirs
3. Water quality considerations: From catchment to coastal reservoir
4. Geotechnical considerations
5. From Dujiangyan to Qingcaosha
6. Insights into the design and development of Shanghai coastal reservoirs
7. Preliminary feasibility study for Australian coastal reservoirs
8. Coastal Reservoirs in Developed Countries, and their Potential for Urban Regeneration and Energy Supply
9. Impacts of Climate Change on Coastal Infrastructure
10. Challenges and Opportunities for Coastal Reservoir Development in India
11. An alternative method to solve the water crisis in Adelaide – apply a coastal reservoir strategy in the Lower Lakes
12. Analysis on the water quality remediation strategies for a coastal artificial sea lake
13. Future direction