The A24 Blankenburg Connection is a strategic infrastructure project aimed at improving the accessibility of the economic region of Rotterdam. The project is focused on promoting livability and aims to preserve the existing nature and landscape.
Strengthening the economic region
Promoting livability
Preserving the existing nature and landscape
The New Amsterdam Court House is an iconic project that is aesthetically and logistically challenging in its design. It provides a safe environment and working atmosphere in a location with an urban character. The synergy between technical maintenance services and facility services ensures effective quality assurance and an optimal user and visitor experience.
Quality assurance through cohesion between technical and facility services.
Safe environment and working atmosphere in a location with an urban character.
Aesthetically and logistically challenging
Sotra and Bergen form the economic heart of Norway with a thriving oil and gas industry, port activities, maritime sectors and aquaculture. The Sotra Link project is the largest contract ever awarded by the Norwegian road authority. It is also the largest public-private partnership contract (PPP) granted in Europe in 2021. Due to its size and complexity, Sotra Link is the centerpiece of the Norwegian national transport plan 2018-2029. In December 2021, the project was approved by the Norwegian parliament with an estimated investment of approximately 23.1 billion Norwegian Kroner.
Safe, fast and green travel route
International cooperation
Foundation for further development and growth in the region
Porthos is a groundbreaking initiative in which CO2 from the industry in the port of Rotterdam is collected and stored in empty gas fields under the North Sea. The collection pipe in the port area of Rotterdam is about 30 km long and extends from the east side of the Oude Maas in the Botlek area to the compressor station on the Maasvlakte. It is a crucial project for the Netherlands to achieve its climate goals.
Promoting climate objectives
First major CO2 storage project in the Netherlands
Balance between industrial and ecological needs
The N18 widening not only improves the connection between the Achterhoek and Twente but also contributes to a safer and better living environment in the region. This is better known as ‘The New Twenteroute’. This 27-kilometer upgrade is designed to divert through traffic from the village centers of Eibergen, Haaksbergen and Usselo. The new 27-kilometer road between Groenlo and Enschede consists of double lanes from Groenlo to Haaksbergen and four lanes from Haaksbergen to Enschede (A35).
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The headquarters of the Dutch army is housed in the Kromhout Barracks in Utrecht, which was put into use in 2012. The complex covers 19 hectares and features 3,300 workplaces and extensive sports, meeting, restaurant, and accommodation facilities. There is a large green zone and an underground parking garage. The Kromhout Barracks is located on the site of the former Fort Vossegat, which is part of the Hollandic Waterline. Consequently, the buildings were constructed with respect for history, and cultural heritage is beautifully integrated into the modern complex. The buildings are all different and feature a lot of glass. The white lining ensures unity. The Kromhout Barracks has many sustainability initiatives: solar panels, a heat pump, beehives, electric charging, and a strong focus on waste separation and reduction.
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In 2011, the building that houses the Education Executive Agency (DUO) and the Tax and Customs Administration was put into use in Groningen. The complex consists of two towers, a tall one (92 meters) and a short one (42 meters), that flow into each other. Thus, the DUO building is one of the tallest buildings in the city, only surpassed by the famous Martinitoren (97 meters). The floor plan resembles a distorted eight. Notable is the facade with its white fins or ribs between the floors. These fins are not just there; they play a crucial role in climate control. In winter, they reflect daylight inward, while in summer they work the opposite way, acting as sun shades, saving energy costs. Moreover, they dampen the wind drop along the building. Above all, the fins characterize the appearance, accentuating the construction layers and creating a fantastic interplay of lines around both towers. Locally, the building is also referred to as “the cruise ship.” It spans 47,000 m² and accommodates 2500 employees, a bicycle shed for 1500 bicycles, and a parking garage for 725 cars.
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In June 2018, the Breda courthouse was opened, providing housing and facilities for the Court, the Public Prosecution Service, and the Council for Child Protection. This building is characterized by its stately bright open character, various ‘shells’ with their own materialization on the inside, and a colorful art tree on the forecourt reflecting the various facets of the judiciary. It contains about 33,000 m² of gross floor area and, in addition to the necessary spaces for administering justice, many shared facilities for the three organizations within the building. They also have their own spaces to guarantee independence.
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Almere and Amsterdam are growing regions in the Netherlands, expected to see an increasing number of residents in the future. To maintain accessibility to this economically important region and to enhance the livability of the surroundings, the highways between Diemen (A1) and Almere (A6) have been widened. This megaproject is part of the larger Schiphol-Amsterdam-Almere (SAA) program between Schiphol and Almere. The A1 has been expanded to two lanes with five driving lanes plus two changing lanes each, and the A6 to Almere (Hollandse Brug junction – Almere Havendreef exit) has been widened to have four lanes plus two changing lanes on each side. South of the Muider bridge, a new bridge has been built over the Amsterdam-Rijnkanaal, connecting the newly widened A9 (Gaasperdammerweg) with the A1. In Muiden, the A1 was relocated, and Europe’s widest aqueduct (65 meters) was constructed under the Vecht river. Also in Muiden, the longest railway bridge in the Netherlands with a span of about 250 meters was built. The infrastructure of the A1/A6 Diemen-Almere Havendreef project has been available to all road users since October 2017.
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The Coentunnel (1966), located to the west of Amsterdam, is a tunnel under the North Sea Canal and was a significant bottleneck for car traffic to and from North Holland and for the connection between the Zaan region and Amsterdam for many years. To efficiently handle the daily traffic flow of 100,000 cars, a new tunnel was built alongside the existing Coentunnel. This second tunnel has been open since 2013. The forty-year-old Coentunnel was also renovated, receiving new safety systems, lighting, and air quality installations. The tunnel is 1283 meters long and reaches a maximum depth of 22 meters.
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The Eefde lock complex is also known as the gateway to Twente because it is the only access point for inland shipping to the Twente canals. Since 2020, the lock complex has two chambers, improving the accessibility of the ports in Twente. Ships sailing from the IJssel to the Twente canals have to overcome a height difference of 6 meters. The construction of the second lock chamber has made this access route less vulnerable to blockages due to maintenance and emergencies, and also results in shorter waiting times for ships. Every year, 70,000 containers and 60 million tons of cargo are transported through the lock between Northern and Eastern Europe and between the major ports of Rotterdam, Amsterdam, and Antwerp.
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The Municipality of Westland is internationally known for its significant contribution to the food and flower sector. Recently, a new town hall was erected in Naaldwijk, the residence of the more than 100,000 inhabitants of the municipality. This new building is a symbol of the history and development of the region. It includes the town hall, a public center and an administrative center. The sustainable (CO2-neutral), flexible and transparent design with lots of glass reflects the symbolism of greenhouse horticulture.
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The Afsluitdijk project has multiple goals including dike reinforcement, improving water discharge and optimizing the connection between South Holland and Friesland. The extensive project includes a range of activities, such as adjusting infrastructure, renewing asphalt, realizing various locks and performing additional minor works.
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The persistent traffic problems on the A13 at Overschie and the A20 between Kleinpolderplein and Terbregseplein have prompted Rijkswaterstaat to build a new motorway. This project aims to improve the accessibility and livability of the Rotterdam region. The new 11 km long motorway, which will be opened to traffic in 2025, has several interesting features: a semi-sunken land tunnel 2.2 km long; energy neutrality thanks to efficient measures and renewable energy sources; the application of extra sound-absorbing asphalt.
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The A9 Gaasperdammerweg has recently undergone a transformation with the addition of extra lanes between the Holendrecht and Diemen interchanges. Additionally, a new Gaasperdammertunnel has been built. These improvements, part of the Schiphol-Amsterdam-Almere (SAA) program, contribute to a better quality of life in South-east Amsterdam. They also increase the accessibility of Schiphol and optimize traffic flow. Now the A9 offers five lanes in each direction, plus an extra interchange lane. The route includes a three-kilometer section that goes through the longest land tunnel in the Netherlands, equipped with five tunnel tubes. Furthermore, there are several widened viaducts, and two new connection arcs and a flyover have been created at the Holendrecht interchange.
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To improve the livability and accessibility in the northern Randstad, Rijkswaterstaat is committed to expanding the road network between Schiphol, Amsterdam and Almere. Part of these efforts is the widening of the A9 between Badhoevedorp and Holendrecht. That part is part of the Schiphol-Amsterdam-Almere (SAA) program. In Amstelveen, the A9 is deepened over a length of 1.6 kilometers and provided with three coverings. In addition, noise barriers totaling 14 km are placed along the road at Ouderkerk aan de Amstel and Amstelveen to improve the local living environment.
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