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ACTIVITY REPORT: site visit Scheldetunnel left bank

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

NEWS FROM OUR MEMBERS - Chemical grouting for tunnel sealing and stabilization

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

INVITATION - jobsite visit Scheldetunnel - left bank (Antwerp) - 09.12.2025

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

INVITATION - 4rd World Tunnel Day

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