Consortium Grensmaas

Plans, originated from the 80s, to modify the run of the river Maas in southern Limburg got a boost after the local floods in 1993 and 1995. They found a solid form when the provincial government, ministries of Agriculture and Transport and the Consortium Grensmaas signed an implementation contract in 2005.

In 2008 the project Grensmaas got officially launched. The Consortium Grensmaas combined gravel companies, contractors and the Dutch nature preservation society. It would take care of the total execution of the build from permit applications, engineering, manufacturing, and delivery.

Itteren was one of the building locations, where a streambed adjustment and channel widening of the river Maas were carried out. Fortan provided the Itteren site manager. His tasks included, among others, holding project meetings, managing the day to day projects, coordinating and managing internal and external suppliers, planning and monitoring costs. Eventually, under his leadership a sand and gravel plant was commissioned and brought into operation.

© 2012 Fortan B.V.