HWS Baltschiederbach bedload barrier

• Client: Municipality of Baltschieder
• Site management / reference person: Nicola Kalbermatten
• Site manager: Mathias Wyssen
• Deputy foreman: Iwan Rieder
• Foreman: Diego Cathrein
• Construction period: May/2021 - Sept./2023
• Construction costs: CHF 11'000'000.-

Technical specifications

• Face concrete 9'000m3
• Mass concrete 10'000m3
• Reinforcement 1'300 tons
• Excavation 40'000m3

Project description

At the HWS Baltschiederbach construction site, the existing dam is being raised to protect the residents of Baltschieder from future storms.

Requirements

• Wall formwork with up to 30 degrees of tightening
• Special types of concrete
• High walls
• Work near the river