Description

East of 's-Hertogenbosch, Rijkswaterstaat is constructing a new stretch of canal nine kilometres long. It is a branch of the current Zuid-Willemsvaart. The new section starts at the village of Den Dungen and empties into the river Maas. The project is due for completion in 2014. The aim is to make the Zuid-Willemsvaart suitable for larger class IV ships (three-layer container shipping) and reduce shipping through the centre of 's-Hertogenbosch. It also offers new opportunities for the development of economic activity in the area.

In addition to the canal, 2 new locks and 8 new bridges will be constructed, including a combined railway, car and bicycle bridge. There is also provision for a nature-friendly bank. The new canal will run parallel to the A2 motorway.
The project will have a major impact on the surrounding area. The interests of all stakeholders were therefore given close attention in the preparations.

Both design and implementation of this project have been awarded to construction consortium WillemsUnie. Implementation will start in mid-2011

Presentation explaining the project, background, contract, design, implementation and planning.
Subject to reservations, a visit will be made from the info centre to the bridge over the A59, which has already been built.

Speaker(s)

Involved parties from both Rijkswaterstaat and the construction consortium.

Location

Information centre, Kloosterstraat 4,

Rosmalen

Organiser

Construction and Hydraulic Engineering

Name and contact details for information

ing. E.E.M. Pechtold (Erwin), t: 06 10924963 or via the e-mail address below:

erwin.pechtold@rws.nl