The New Lock provides better access and smoother flow from the Western Scheldt River to the Ghent-Terneuzen Canal and beyond As a result, the New Lock will create new economic activities in both the Zeeuws-Vlaanderen and Flemish regions. This is good for employment With the arrival of the New Lock, larger seagoing vessels will be able to sail up to Ghent port through the Ghent-Terneuzen Canal It also increases the capacity of the locks, reducing waiting time for inland vessels.

We are proud to have been involved as a subcontractor in the realisation of the New Lock in Terneuzen Herstaco's work consisted of delivering composite tubular piles with a temporary destination equipped with rings, C6 locks, discharge holes, covers and inclinometer This assignment really challenged us Cooperation among ourselves and with our client Sassevaart was excellent. The pipes had a temporary destination After the pipes were removed, we were able to buy back a large part for reuse.

After the pipes are returned, they are first refurbished Dented or damaged parts are cut out of the tubes and attachments are removed.

Depending on the remaining lengths, the pipes are welded together or stocked at the remaining length. After refurbishment, the pipes are ready for reuse in the next project.

Source photo: Sassevaart photo no 0021; construction site sea lock 2019