A national funded testbed (2M€ investment + 1,5M€ for evaluation) in the water sector is currently under development in southern Gotland. It consists of an integrated system based on small scale methods like rainwater harvesting from drainage ditches, automatic hatches in large ditches and artificial surface water dams, artificial infiltration for groundwater,
construction of groundwater dams for subsurface water storage, wastewater reuse and climate neutral desalination based on solar energy.
An important and critical part of the testbed project is communication and engagement activities with local stakeholders such as farmers and citizens.