Business Presentation Den Ouden Groep 03-2018

2. What do we offer?
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Design and construction of unique cradleto-cradle
‘roundabout of tomorrow’ - Venlo
Realisation of 30.000 m 2 public space ligne -
Sittard
Client:
municipality of Venlo
Implementation period: 2016-2017
Client:
municipality of Sittard
Implementation period: 2015-2017
The ‘Roundabout of Tomorrow’ is so unique because it is
the first cradle-to-cradle roundabout in the Netherlands,
and possibly in the entire world. But what is so unique
about this roundabout, what makes it so sustainable
and reusable? Firstly, we have moved away from asphalt
as the hardening structure of the roundabout and used
concrete. Concrete has a longer lifespan and requires
little maintenance. The type of concrete used by DEN
OUDEN GROEP has very low CO 2 emissions, namely
about 70% less than normal. Thirty years from now, it
is possible to remove each component separately and
reuse it. This makes the roundabout cradle-to-cradle.
Not just the roundabout is unique, but the form of
cooperation was a bit different than usual as well. From
the very beginning, DEN OUDEN GROEP, the municipality
of Venlo, and Kragten were in open conversation with
each other and with suppliers, subcontractors, Zuyd
Hoogeschool, public utilities, and residents.The physical
activities commenced on 6 June 2017, and the roundabout
was ready for use at the end of August 2017.
The construction of the new public space ‘Ligne’
(30,000 m 2 ) has the goal of realising a new multifunctional
area. The work consisted of a large number of sustainable
applications. The challenging work included the
redevelopment of hardenings, sewage work, removing
concrete cylinders, applying quay walls, applying bridges,
drainage work, archaeological research, applying green
facilities, applying street furniture, and applying a bypass
for the Keutelbeek with a flow rate of 35 m³/sec!
This was the most complex and biggest project of
DEN OUDEN GROEP to date. Many parties have had a
hand in the work, such as the architect, water authority,
and the municipality of Sittard itself.
But the most important thing is… the client is very
satisfied!
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