The largest aircraft parking area at Ostend Airport is being renovated. Along with Apron 2, all service roads are also being rebuilt. The project started in April 2021 and is expected to be completed by December 2022. We are already deploying the major resources.
BAMBAM breaks concrete
The renovation works are being carried out by the road construction company Colas. Verhelst Aannemingen was responsible for the demolition of 140,000 m² of concrete pavement. To break the 40 cm thick concrete layer, we brought our BAMBAM to Ostend (watch the video below). With this self-designed powerhouse, we managed to demolish the concrete in no time. We then used an 80-ton excavator to remove all the pieces.
Sand, sand, and sand
In addition to the demolition works, Verhelst Aannemingen also handled the earthworks. To this end, 105,000 m³ of sand was excavated, screened, and transported. Of this, we processed 80,000 tons on the site in Ostend. Subsequently, we laid 28,000 m³ of sub-base from locally crushed concrete debris so that the main contractor could take care of the further development of the site.
Because the airport remained operational the entire time, the works had to be executed quickly and carefully. A challenge that our teams effortlessly overcame with the right machines and manpower.
