
Realization of a retaining wall to secure the new train station.
The station, designed by Santiago Calatrava, reaches a height of 40 metres and, with its two awnings, a width of 150 meters. Opened in 2009, it took over ten years to build due to the need to keep it operational during the construction work.
In order to secure this 'cathedral of the modern age', we realized secant cased bored piles for the retainment of the “Colline de Cointe”.
Our work was completed in 6 months, using 3 machines.
Project name
Liège Guillemins railway station
Category
Governmental, Cultural and Religious, Railways
Techniques
Pile wall, Large diameter bored pile under casing, Ground anchors and nails
Contract type
Build
Location
Liège, Belgium
Client
Infrabel / JV Duchêne-Bageci
Building Period
2002 - 2006
Architect
Santiago Calatrava Valls
Total value
€ 3 million