Description

The Juliana Canal is an important shipping route between Limmel ( near Maastricht ) and Maasbracht. The widening and deepening of the canal will allow larger barges (190 metres long and 11.4 metres wide with a draught of 3.5 metres) to use this route in the future. The Juliana Canal is an important supply route to and between industrial areas in Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands.

As part of this widening project, the lock chambers of three locks have been extended to 225 metres, the bottom of the canal is being dredged and banks relocated.
Part of the work on the lock in Born is the renovation of the water basin and pressure pipes.

The work is being carried out by contractor combination Besix-Mourik Sluizen Limburg vof.
Mr Jelle Kieboom of the construction combination will provide an introduction to the work in Born.
Herbert Michon will explain the work on the waterways in Limburg in the broader context of Rijkswaterstaat.

A visit to the work site is next on the programme. Remember to wear sturdy shoes as the construction site consists partly of earthwork

14.30 - 15:00 Reception
15:00 - 16:00 Presentations by Mr Kieboom and Mr Michon
16:00 - 17:00 Tour of the construction site
17:00 - 18:00 Opportunity to chat over drinks

Speaker(s)

Jelle Kieboom, contractors combination Besix-Mourik Sluizen Limburg vof.
Herbert Michon, Rijkswaterstaat

Location

Café Terras de Sjloes

Sluisweg 19, 6121 JR Born

Organiser

Region Limburg South

Region Maastricht

Region North and Central Limburg

Name and contact details for information

Ing. Jo Bergers Member of the Limburg South Region activity committee

jobergers57@gmail.com

Sluisborn

Besix

Mourik