DEME participates in the construction of the Oosterweel Right Bank project

Lantis, as Client for the Oosterweel Link, has awarded the contract for the construction of the Right Bank sub-project to the Tijdelijke Maatschap Rechteroever Compleet (“Temporary Partnership Right Bank Complete”), abbreviated to TM ROCO, for an amount of EUR 2,350 million excluding VAT.

TM ROCO is composed of the Belgian construction companies BAM-Contractors, BESIX, CORDEEL, DEME, DENYS, FRANKI-Construct, JAN DE NUL, VAN LAERE and WILLEMEN- Infra.

The Right Bank sub-project, via the Oosterweel intersection, forms the link between the Scheldt tunnel and the R1, both in the Northern and Eastern directions.

The R1 will also be constructed completely in a cutting and partly covered, so the Merksem viaduct will disappear and the urban landscape will undergo an extensive metamorphosis into a contemporary green and socially sustainable environment.

To achieve all this in as short a time as possible it is necessary to build a temporary new R1 to the East of the existing R1.

The Right Bank sub-project is of a size and complexity never seen before in Flanders. ROCO is therefore particularly proud to win this contract, as civil construction companies need such projects as a boost and a stepping stone for the further development of their expertise, something the export will also benefit from.

ROCO is convinced that, from a technical point of view, they master the special techniques required for this large-scale project – which is a showpiece for the civil construction sector.

On a contractual level Lantis, in consultation with TM ROCO, has chosen an operational contract form based on openness, cooperation and trust between Lantis and TM ROCO.

DEME is a world leader in the highly specialised fields of dredging, solutions for the offshore energy industry, infra marine and environmental works. The company can build on more than 140 years of know-how and experience and has fostered a pioneering approach throughout its history, enabling it to be a front runner in innovation and new technologies.

DEME’s vision is to work towards a sustainable future by offering solutions for global challenges: a rising sea level, a growing population, reduction of CO2 emissions, polluted rivers and soils and the scarcity of natural resources.

While the company’s roots are in Belgium, DEME has built a strong presence in all of the world’s seas and continents, operating in more than 90 countries worldwide. DEME can rely on 5,200 highly skilled professionals across the globe. With a versatile and modern fleet of over 100 vessels, backed by a broad range of auxiliary equipment, the company can provide solutions for even the most complex projects.

DEME achieved a turnover of 2.62 billion euros in 2019.