Sluiskil tunnel under construction
Description
On Tuesday 16 July next, KIVI NIRIA's Tunnel Engineering and Underground Works Division (TTOW) and Construction and Hydraulic Engineering Division will organise an excursion to the Sluiskil tunnel under construction. The Sluiskil tunnel under the canal from Terneuzen to Ghent, is a bored tunnel, currently under construction as an extension of the Westerscheldetunnel. The tunnel consists of two tubes with an internal diameter of 10.50 m.
This project also includes two deep tunnels, in which the starting and receiving shafts are located, approx. 6 km of highway with a trio of viaducts, the entire VTTI installations of both the tunnel and the roads, the buildings on the West and East banks and the architectural design of the entire area.
The D/C project started in 2010 and is expected to be completed in mid-2015.
The timing of this excursion has been chosen so that all parts can be seen. The ramp is partly completed. The first tube has been drilled and the Tunnel Drilling Machine is now being prepared in the tarmac for the second tube. This can now be seen in its full glory. The first part of the road plan has now been opened up.
A field trip involving both departments is rare. Perhaps this could improve some mutual contacts. Highly recommended!
14.00:00 Reception in the main canteen of CBT (Combinatie BAM-TBI) in Terneuzen
14:30 Welcome and presentation by Chris Hakkaart, Design Manager of CBT
15:15 Dressing up with PPE
15:30 Guided tour of the work site with a visit to the ramp under construction and a view of the Tunnel boring machine under construction. Provided possible visit to the first tunnel tube (depending on work at that time).
17.00:00 Back in the keet
17:15 Refreshment/discussion
18:00 Closure (traffic jams over)
Practical information:
* You will need to provide your own transport to the project. The easiest route is via the Westerscheldetunnel through over the bridge over the Terneuzen-Ghent Canal, then turn right at the first traffic lights. Park in the car park in front of the gate, you should report to the gatekeeper.
* You must have a valid ID.
* If you have your own PPE resources (especially boots) please bring them with you.
* Maximum number of participants : 30 according to order of registration.
Location
Koegorsstraat 1, 4538 PK Terneuzen
Organiser
Construction and Hydraulic Engineering
Tunnel Engineering and Underground Works
Name and contact details for information
Further information at the e-mail address below.