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What appears from the outside to be a tightly organized operation is, in reality, a constantly shifting playing field. In the world of maritime services, schedules change frequently, yet projects must continue to run smoothly. It is precisely in this dynamic that the strength and the challenge of DISA International’s planning department lie.
With the growing focus on climate adaptation, stricter water quality requirements, and sustainable urban design, infiltration is becoming an increasingly prominent topic. This is not just about the technology underground, but also—and just as importantly—about what happens above ground and what is visible.
Late last year, Bell Dredging Pumps was unexpectedly called in for an urgent job in Antwerp. During the construction of the new Scheldt Tunnel, it became apparent that nearly two meters of sand had accumulated between the last two tunnel segments—numbers 7 and 8. Due to the strong current, the sand had ended up exactly in the wrong place: on the steel plate supporting the segments. The result? The closure joint could not be filled with concrete, and construction of the tunnel came to a standstill. Swift action was needed to prevent delays.
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