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The Delta Works, a $7 billion flood defense system in the Netherlands, was completed after nearly three decades of construction, aimed at protecting 1,900 square miles from storm surges. Developed in response to the catastrophic 1953 flood disaster, the system includes three major dams and a tidal barrier, with the Oosterscheldekering being its most complex component. The project has been instrumental in preventing flooding and preserving agricultural land in the region.