Sentence examples for reclamation scheme from inspiring English sources

In 1866 Samuel N. Pike tried a reclamation scheme which also, failed.

"The Meedies" was once the largest land reclamation scheme in Europe.

Finally, the BMED-based reclamation scheme was confirmed again by a continuous BMED experiment on real solution.

In continents with bigger, emptier spaces, reclamation schemes may aim much higher.

The president is putting particular faith in two multi-billion-dollar reclamation schemes, one nearly completed, the other still to be begun.

As part of flood protection and land reclamation schemes, tide gates allow rivers to discharge to sea when open, and prevent salt water intrusion when closed.

The reservoir was constructed in the 18th century and reshaped by reclamation schemes as recently as the 1970s.

At 93 ha, the reclamation of the two neighbouring sites was one of the UK's largest land reclamation schemes; it was completed in 2000.

Similar marsh reclamation schemes took place elsewhere, often with the same consequence for the local harbours, as for example at Holkham.

Land reclamation schemes, especially those by Henry Calthorpe in 1640 just to the west of Cley, led to the silting up of the Glaven shipping channel and relocation of Cley's wharf.

The towns sheltered by the shingle spit were once important harbours, but land reclamation schemes starting in the 17th century resulted in the silting up of the river channels.