Cathay Industries

Iron oxide pigments for two new piers in Ostende

Around the old wooden pier at the seaside of the Belgian town Ostende two new modern piers with walking paths were raised. Built by the Flemish Governmental Maritime Access Division between 2010 and 2014, they are meant to improve the accessibility of the port and to protect the city centre against flood risks. The piers also function as a promenade into the sea and have quickly developed into a tourist attraction. To ensure stability of the breakwaters, the Belgian governmental department Maritime Access Division has commissioned to equip them with 550 concrete crest elements on the sea side...

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