Shore Power PTA
Port of Amsterdam
Drinking Water Pipeline Replacement
Smart pipeline replacement under time pressure
Dunea and Heineken had to replace an old pipeline along the busy Europaweg in Leiden. Due to the tight time window of the reconstruction and the large traffic and economic impact, an effient approach was crucial. The challenge: replacing the pipeline within the tight planning and meeting all technical requirements – without delay or extra disturbance.
Key facts about this project
- Sector
- Cables & Pipelines
- Contractor
- Dunea
- Location
- Leiden, Europaweg
- Project Type
- Closed Front Boring (GFT)
Our approach
BT Engineering developed a smart and implementable design, where implementation risks were taken into account from the start. The choice fell to a Closed Front Boring (GFT), a method with which twee construction pits are constructed to intersect the pipeline without open excavation. This was necessary because of the technical complexity of the location, where different forces came together in a small area.
Success factor
The design takes the risk factors into account, such as the interaction between sheet piles and struts, the pressure taxation by the drilling machine and the influence of high water pressure on the sub-soil.
In addition, the integral design minimizes environmental risks such as settlements due to pumping and possible disruptions to surrounding infrastructure. Thanks to this approach, the contractor can execute the project without delay and with minimal impact on traffic and the environment.
Results we are proud of
- provided with drinking water
- 600,000 households
- delivery withing the tight time frame
- 100%
- concrete saved
- 100m³
- CO2 saved
- 20 tons
Results & Advantages
BT Engineering delivered a solution that will ensure that 600,000 households will continue to have reliable drinking water in the future. With smart designs and risk management, materials and transport movement were saved. Thanks to rapid implementation with minimal traffic disruption, CO2 emissions from stationary traffic were also limited.
Impact
A sustainable infrastructure guarantees safe drinking water for 600,000 households for many years to come. By saving 100m3 concrete, 20 tons of CO2 were saved. The efficient implementation ensures a minimal impact on the traffic and the surroundings.
Why BT Engineering?
We combine in-depth knowledge of implementation risks and complex technical design with a sharp focus on practical application. We actively listen, think along and deliver safe, sustainable solutions that contribute to a better future.
