New Dutch Coastline Takes Shape
The construction of Maasvlakte 2 is proceeding according to plan. Over a quarter of the necessary sand was applied during the last year by contractors’ consortium PUMA. The trailing suction hopper dredgers have started to create two islands in the North Sea. One of these is already over 4 km long and has been ‘secured’ to the old coastline.
construction of Maasvlakte 2 on schedulea quarter of the sand has been sprayed oninnovative design for sea defences
In February 2010, a start will be made on the construction of the first quay wall for a container terminal, as well as the...
