Following the renovation of Fort Island Pampus, SealteQ's expertise was requested for the consolidation of Vuurtoreneiland (Lighthouse Island). Approximately 3 years ago, Staatsbosbeheer (the Dutch Forestry Commission) approached the market for the preservation and exploitation of this cultural heritage site. Entrepreneurs B. Boswijk and S. Overeinder, with the technical support of SealteQ, won this market consultation.
Consolidation Lighthouse Island
After further planning, SealteQ carried out the following activities to make the barracks and ammunition bunkers suitable for use as a restaurant and accommodations:
Barracks:
Following the removal of the existing finishing layers by third parties. Repair of cracks and expansion joints in the roof;
- Repairing concrete damage;
- Application of cement-bound leveling layers;
- Application of a flexible, waterproof plastic coating;
- Blasting of all metal ceiling panels, doors and frames;
- Preservation of all metal ceiling panels, doors and frames.
Ammunition Bunkers:
Remediation of the roofs by third parties;
- Restoration of the concrete roofs in profile with sprayed concrete;
- Repair of cracks in the walls.
Market Segment:
Monument, restoration
Applied Techniques:
- Manual repair
- Casting
- Sprayed concrete repair
- Plastic wear layers
Specifics:
Although a bridge to the mainland has been constructed, SealteQ was unable to use it during the execution. The bridge provides access to a protected bird area and is very narrow. The supply and removal of personnel, materials and equipment therefore had to take place over water from Durgerdam and Schellingwoude, through all kinds of weather, which was quite a challenge. However, the work offered a fantastic experience due to the beautiful surroundings, changing weather conditions and execution of various specialist techniques.
CSR Sustainability:
Consolidating cultural heritage to achieve exploitation for the preservation of the barracks building and ammunition bunkers on
Vuurtoreneiland
(Lighthouse Island).