When lifting the sheet piles with cranes, every movement is carefully controlled. But with their large surface area and weight of around 8 tons, strong winds are a challenge we must take seriously. Safety always comes first.
Jan Andersson, Project Manager for the Skandia Gateway.
The old sheet piles, which have served the quay for many years, are carefully removed and inspected. Depending on their condition, they are recycled as scrap metal, ensuring every part of the project is used sustainably. The new sheet piles will allow dredging to a depth of approximately 19 meters. In areas with clay, AZ sheet piles are driven to a depth of around 25 meters, while in areas with bedrock, pipe piles are drilled at least 2 meters below the new water depth. All this is to create a stable and long-lasting foundation.
The work will continue until the end of Q1 2028, when the terminal will be ready to meet the challenges of the future. We’re proud of the progress so far and look forward to continuing this vital work, even as the winter winds test our limits. Follow us for more updates on this exciting project!
As winter approaches, work at Skandia Gateway continues at full speed! Right now, the focus is on the quay wall, where we are replacing old sheet piles with new ones to secure the terminal for future demands and larger vessels. This is no small task – the sheet piles are over 26 meters long and weigh around 8 tons. It takes precision, heavy equipment, and plenty of patience!
Lifting and placing the sheet piles is a meticulous process requiring large machinery and a safe working environment. During strong winds, the sheet piles catch the wind like a sail, making the work hazardous. For this reason, the work must occasionally be paused to ensure safety. We’ve calculated that during the winter season, wind conditions will halt piling work on average one day per week.
12-10-2024
Work at the quay continues despite winter winds
Securing access to the world
12-10-2024
Work at the quay continues despite winter winds
As winter approaches, work at Skandia Gateway continues at full speed! Right now, the focus is on the quay wall, where we are replacing old sheet piles with new ones to secure the terminal for future demands and larger vessels. This is no small task – the sheet piles are over 26 meters long and weigh around 8 tons. It takes precision, heavy equipment, and plenty of patience!
Lifting and placing the sheet piles is a meticulous process requiring large machinery and a safe working environment. During strong winds, the sheet piles catch the wind like a sail, making the work hazardous. For this reason, the work must occasionally be paused to ensure safety. We’ve calculated that during the winter season, wind conditions will halt piling work on average one day per week.
The old sheet piles, which have served the quay for many years, are carefully removed and inspected. Depending on their condition, they are recycled as scrap metal, ensuring every part of the project is used sustainably. The new sheet piles will allow dredging to a depth of approximately 19 meters. In areas with clay, AZ sheet piles are driven to a depth of around 25 meters, while in areas with bedrock, pipe piles are drilled at least 2 meters below the new water depth. All this is to create a stable and long-lasting foundation.
The work will continue until the end of Q1 2028, when the terminal will be ready to meet the challenges of the future. We’re proud of the progress so far and look forward to continuing this vital work, even as the winter winds test our limits. Follow us for more updates on this exciting project!
When lifting the sheet piles with cranes, every movement is carefully controlled. But with their large surface area and weight of around 8 tons, strong winds are a challenge we must take seriously. Safety always comes first.
Jan Andersson, Project Manager for the Skandia Gateway.
