Second tidal dock
Context
For the expansion of the port capacity of the Port of Antwerp-Brugges, a new dock is being built at the polder village of Doel: the Second Tidal Dock.
In order to build this dock, a 380kV line leading to the Doel nuclear power plant must be completely rerouted. An additional difficulty is that the largest sea containers in the world must be able to be unloaded here, ensuring that the pylons along this dock have a length of >230m. These will be the largest masts in western Europe.
The role of hop
Since the construction of these pylons is a very complex and unique matter, Elia asked hop to make a feasibility study for the construction of these pylons with a focus on the practical side: taking into account the possible methods, identifying problems as early as possible, giving an overview of what is needed for such an undertaking.
We picked this up in 2 parts:
Preliminary study where we weighed different alternatives work methods against each other on different criteria such as safety, planning, technology, cost, etc. Here we looked at options such as cranes, helicopters, altitude platforms.
Detail study in which we detailed the 4 best scenarios as proof that it is possible and to identify / eliminate possible critical issues at a very early stage so that Elia can start the procurement process as well as possible and prepared.
“Through preliminary and detailed study, we map out all that is needed for this venture”