ABTUS-BVOTS
- the Belgian Tunnelling Association -

A Unique Behind‑the‑Scenes Visit to the Waasland Tunnel On 23 February 2026, thirty enthusiastic participants gathered for an exceptional technical visit to the Waasland Tunnel in Antwerp. The works carried out in and around the Waaslandtunnel — with a project value of approximately 25 million euros — focus on modernising installations, improving safety systems, and ensuring the long‑term operational reliability of one of Antwerp’s most iconic river crossings. According to th

WTC cocktail evening Tuesday, March 31, 2026 – from 6:00 PM | FMCCA (Room With A ZOO), Antwerp In the lead-up to WTC 2027 , where ABTUS-BVOTS will welcome more than 2,000 tunnelling professionals  to Antwerp, we invite our members to an inspiring evening session: A plenary part explaining the significance and impact of WTC2027 for the Belgian tunnelling community Ample networking opportunities to set the tone for the road toward 2027 This event is exclusive to sympathizers in

General Assembly + Seminar O'weel Right Bank On Tuesday, March 31, 2026 , we welcome our members from 12:00  onward for our General Assembly , followed by an in-depth afternoon seminar  on the study and construction works on the Right Bank of the Oosterweel Link in Antwerp . A must-attend update for everyone involved in tunnels and underground infrastructure! Anyone crossing Antwerp will have noticed the impressive works on the Right Bank. During this seminar, we provide a co

Ahead of its official reopening on 28 February 2026 , ABTUS‑BVOTS is pleased to offer its members a unique opportunity  to visit the Waaslandtunnel  in a completely traffic‑free condition. Thanks to the collaboration with AWV  and the Flemish Government – Department of Mobility & Public Works , this technical site visit provides an exceptional behind‑the‑scenes look at one of Belgium’s most iconic pieces of infrastructure. PPE is mandatory: helmet, safety shoes, fluorescent v

On December 9, 2025, ABTUS-BVOTS organized an exclusive jobsite visit to the Scheldt Tunnel on the Left Bank in Antwerp. Fifty participants—a mix of asset managers, contractors, suppliers, and engineering consultants—were given a unique insight into one of the most challenging infrastructure projects in our region. The morning began with a project briefing by Jan Tack (Contract Manager COTU TM), who walked us through the entire progress of the project to date. His presentatio

By: ing. Bert Kriekemans, advisor for Tekinject Early Eighties the first injections of polyurethane grouts have been introduced by some of the current experts of Tekinject Also for sealing leakages in tunnels, like the Premetro Antwerpen, NYCA subway, London underground, etc. Later also for projects like the “Big Dig” = Central Artery in Boston. These techniques have become state of the art and are now commonly used for leaking sealing in tunnels all over the world. Some rece

Following our first site visit in July 2024  to the construction dock in Zeebrugge , where the tunnel elements were being fabricated, we are pleased to invite you to a new visit—this time to the Scheldetunnel jobsite  on the left bank of the river Scheldt . The Scheldetunnel will complete the Antwerp Ring Road and provide a fourth, northern alternative for crossing the Scheldt, alongside the Kennedy, Waasland and Liefkenshoek tunnels. Commissioned by Lantis , the tunnel eleme

Underground masterpieces built and powered by people 5th of December 2025 Location UMons - Polytech Mons - 9, Rue de Houdain 7000 Mons Don’t miss out – register today! Programme – Programma – Program ·         13:00     Reception/Welcome ·         13:15     Introduction by ABTUS-BVOTS – Johan Mignon (Chairman ABTUS-BVOTS) ·         13:20 – 14:20     Session 1 - Plenary session & debate – chair: Bart De Pauw Keynote by Shana Debrock Shana is an urban planner, communication sci

On March 18, 2025, our Metro3 Day event was held, bringing together tunnelling experts and enthusiasts to showcast the future of public...

The ink has dried on the largest tunnel contract in Promat & GTA Group 's history (both ABTUS-BVOTS-members): the Fehmarnbelt Fixed Link...