Storm Surge Barrier ’Nieuwe Waterweg’
Storm Surge Barrier ’Nieuwe Waterweg’ (Maeslantkering). Two huge floating barriers of steel to protect Rotterdam and the hinterland.
- LocationHoek van Holland, The Netherlands
- DimensionsRetaining wall 260x13x19 metres
Lattice girders 240x20 metres
Ball bearing dia. 10 metres - WeightWall 6000 tonnes
Girders 6500 tonnes
Bearing 1300 tonnes
- Contract AwardMay 1992
- CompletionMay 1997
- ContractEPCI
- ClientMinistry of Transport and Public Works
- Consultant/EngineerJoint Venture BMK