Optimal reuse of materials
Before the start of the works, Devagro carefully examined how the demolition elements, especially the concrete structure, could be optimally reused in road works. The demolished material was successfully reused in the foundation of the road structure. In addition, the infiltrating sewers were encased in concrete rubble from the demolition works. As icing on the cake, the concrete aggregates were optimised and incorporated into the road concrete. A great example of circularity in construction!
Minimal earth movement
Naturally, this project took careful account of minimal earth movement. The entire site was analysed and a plan was drawn up to minimise transport. Thanks to this approach, 350 trailers were saved on the job, equivalent to some 10,000 tonnes that could be optimally reused on site.
Innovative water management
A key challenge in this project was maintaining a solid road structure while capturing and infiltrating as much rainwater as possible. To achieve this, infiltration gullies and a drainage system under the road surface were used. In addition, a draining main sewer was constructed that drains water to the surrounding area. Finally, the foundations can be flooded, which means that discharges to the public sewer system only have to be made once every 100 years.
The DNA of Devagro
This project fits seamlessly with Devagro's DNA, in which the various departments played a crucial role. Team Demolition undertook the demolition of the former abattoir, while Team Remediation carried out the necessary remediation work. Team Infra then carried out the roadworks with support from our own concrete plant (Team B&R).
This project provided another opportunity for Devagro to distinguish itself as an innovative contractor, a reliever for the client and a constructive partner of the design office.
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