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For the passing ships the locks must be 280 meters long and 24 meters wide. Also an extra lock for recreational purposes was built. So professional and pleasure boats were separated.

Preventing pollution of the of salt and fresh water must be prevented. The principle of the separation of is based on the fact that salt water is heavier than fresh water so the fresh water floats on top of the sea water.

Locks under construction