Singapore to Adopt Dutch Polder Concept for Reclamation
Singapore has announced it will build a polder designed by Royal HaskoningDHV with local partner Surbana Jurong that will add 810ha to Pulau Tekong, one of Singapore’s largest islands. Traditionally, sand has been used to fill the area to be reclaimed above sea level. This new approach involves building a dike around the area to be reclaimed and draining the water from it – a 400 year old Dutch proven method. This will allow the reclaimed area to be built at a lower level and hence significantly reduce the amount of sand needed for land reclamation. Royal HaskoningDHV and local
Royal HaskoningDHV's Orders, Profitability Soar
Royal HaskoningDHV has expanded its order book by 27% and increased net profits with 87% in 2015. More focus on leading services, selected geographies and key clients is generating growth and increased profitability. Efforts have been focused on developing existing business and seeking growth within countries and markets where the company already has a strong position. Client satisfaction remains consistently high and a new integrated approach to project management has been introduced to further raise the bar on project success. In a move to encourage closer internal collaboration and
Dutch Experts Starts Work on Philippines Coastal Protection Strategy
International engineering and project management consultancy firm Royal HaskoningDHV is leading a multi-disciplinary team in developing a sustainable coastal protection strategy to reduce flood risks for the cities of Tacloban and adjacent Palo in the Philippines. Tacloban is an important strategic location for the prosperity of the Philippines. It is a regional trading hub and a centre for commerce, industry and education. Until Typhoon Haiyan struck in 2013, Tacloban was the fastest growing city in the Philippines, with a daily population of 1.2 million. The typhoon killed thousands
February 2024
