In Heteren, a former sand extraction pit has been redeveloped into the future nature reserve “De Put”.
For a construction materials supplier, Smals carefully reshaped the slopes of the pit and efficiently processed the released sand and sediment as part of the redevelopment plan.
Using the Maas dredger, a 600-metre long pipeline, and a bulldozer, the material was moved and reused in a controlled manner, allowing the site to be restored sustainably and ecologically. By reusing the local residual material, transport was minimised and the site prepared for future nature development.
Location
De Put, Heteren, Netherlands
Equipment
Maas Dredger
Pipeline (600 metres)
Bulldozer
Social / economic value
