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To remove the old bridge gate from the Papendrecht Bridge, the contractor consortium Mobilis and Croonwolter&dros (CMCP) and its partners Hollandia Infra and Machinefabriek Rusthoven employed a unique method. Because the water depth near the floodwall was shallow, the consortium opted to jack the 900-metric-ton gate vertically and then move it out horizontally. This approach differs from the standard method of lifting with floating derricks. "As far as I know, this method has never been used in the Netherlands before, and possibly not even in Europe on this scale," says Rick van Lent, project manager at Mobilis. However, this is not the only unique aspect of the renovation of this bridge, which dates back to 1967.
Ritchie Bros. will hold two auctions at its Dutch auction site in September 2026. On September 9 and 10, equipment will be offered without reserve. An auction with reserve prices will follow on September 22. The inventory consists of construction and agricultural machinery, as well as transportation equipment.
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