Preparation
An infrastructure project as big as the installation of a second lock in Waasland Port requires extensive preparations. This involves much more than just developing the site prior to the construction activities. A whole programme has to be undertaken, involving such things as assessing the social costs and benefits and investigating the environmental impact. There is also the design of the building, the actual call for tenders and the numerous advisory opinions and permits.
| permits | phasing |
|---|---|
| Building permit application for the lock (incl. filling up the former Doel Dock) | issued in February 2010 |
| Environment permit application for constructing and operating the lock (incl. filling up the former Doel Dock) |
issued in March 2010 |
| studies | phasing |
|---|---|
| Social cost-benefit analysis (SCBA) | Completed in january 2008 |
| Design of the lock buildings | Spring of 2008 open call in cooperation with the Flemish Government Architect |
| Hydraulic and nautical studies | Completed in May 2009 |
| Simulation study of impact of higher level of shipping traffic on the traffic flow on the Scheldt and Port of Antwerp. | Completed in February 2009 |
| Safety study on Deurganck Dock/Waasland Port connection. | Completed in February 2009 |
| Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) | Approved in March 2009 |
| Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) | May 2009 declared as satisfying the conditions laid down |
| Risk management | Implementation ongoing |
| Advisory opinion of the Flemish Port Commission | Issued in july 2009 |
| Advisory opinion of the Environment and Nature Council of Flanders - Annex | Issued in September 2009 |
| Archaeological research - phase 1 | Exploratory drillings undertaken |
| Invitation to tender for the construction of the lock | In draft form |
| Safety coordination | Safety and health plan drawn up |
