Alternative Proposals
Over the years, various proposals have been presented as an alternative to MOSE. Some propose quite different technological systems, others suggest technologies to improve the efficiency of the system of mobile gates. On the request of the Mayor of Venice, Massimo Cacciari, some ten or so of these projects were examined in 2006 by various round tables of experts appointed by the individual responsible bodies, including the Higher Council of Public Works. In November 2006, the negative opinions expressed by the experts led the Government to give the definitive go-ahead for the MOSE project as the alternative proposals presented were found to be ineffective or inappropriate for guaranteeing the defence of Venice.
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