Approach: 17 Bridges by 2024
In 2018, the Board of Directors approved the Bridge Program. The goal of this programme to accelerate efforts to bring the bridges into good, safe condition. The 17 Bridges Initiative is part of the Bridge Program. The water authority to sustainable and, where possible, circular replacement.
Replacement of 17 bridges
Replacement of bridges in clusters
The bridges will be replaced in clusters, based on their similarities. The grouping is provisional. There may be reasons to change the grouping or to remove bridges from the list based on new information. In that case, another bridge to be addressed will be added to the programme.
Bridges under construction in 2024
- Meedenertil – scheduled for completion in March 2024
- Nieuwetil – scheduled for completion in April 2024
- Idsinghtil – to be completed in April 2024
- Women's Lift, construction to be completed in summer 2024
Bridges completed
Bridges that have been renovated or replaced in recent years and are now complete:
- Dieftil
- Pig lift
- Ooswijtwerder Bridge
- Wehester Bridge
- Schouwerzijlster Bridge
- Dead quiet
- Hellenstertil
- Silence
- Hontil
- Roggemardraai,
Surroundings
We will keep those affected informed about detours and any potential disruptions caused by the construction work.
- Information on current closures affecting waterway and roadtraffic.
Request for Proposals
In 2019, Royal Haskoning DHV water authority the water authority with the tender process for the project “Framework Agreement for a Construction Team to Replace 17 Bridges Between 2019 and 2023.”
The water authority sustainabilityand circularity water authority important factors in the implementation of the project. This aspect has been included in the request for proposals.
coach Strukton/Oosterhof-Holman joint venture emerged as the most suitable candidate.
Construction Team
A construction team has been formed to replace the bridges.
- the water authority
- Royal Haskoning DHV Engineering Firm
- Strukton/Oosterhof-Holmanl. joint venture
They are developing the project. The construction team is also working to make the sustainability and circular economy goals more concrete. For example, sustainability aspects may include the reuse of materials, reduced transportation during construction, or easier modular construction.
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