Ankerweg Amsterdam (The Netherlands)

Amsterdam Westpoort is an industrial area located in the western part of Amsterdam, Netherlands. It is the largest port in the city and is a major hub for the import and export of goods. The area is home to a wide range of businesses, including shipping companies, warehouses, and manufacturing plants.
Ankerweg Amsterdam (The Netherlands)
Business case listing

Challenge :

  • Contamination by chlorobenzenes (as MCB and HCB), chloroethenes, HCH, dioxins, volatile aromatics, mineral oil and asbestos.

Solutions :

  • Excavation of 70.000 m³ of soil, redevelopment of site.
  • Treatment of 38.000 tonnes of contaminated soil, transport per ship.
  • Groundwater treatment by sand filtration, stripping and activated carbon filtration, 25 m³/h flow rate.
  • Organisation: main contractor.
  • Duration: 8 months (2019).