Discover the commitments behind the Canal
Find here the structural commitments of the Société du Canal Seine-Nord Europe and the project partners.
Discover the commitments behind the Canal
Find here the structural commitments of the Société du Canal Seine-Nord Europe and the project partners.
The main works will start in 2025 in Santerre – Haute-Somme, after obtaining environmental authorisation.
Preparatory work is underway on the territory, such as preventive archeology and geotechnical surveys.
What works are carried out?
Between Moislains and Étricourt-Manancourt, the work prior to the construction of the Seine-Nord Canal Europe continue and preventive archeology operations are carried out to ensure the knowledge or even the preservation of remains potentially present in the ground.
How do they take place?
Firstly, areas approximately 10 meters wide located along the canal route are partially deforested. These operations are supervised by an ecologist and carried out during periods of inactivity of wildlife in order to preserve it. This stage of work is essential since it then allows archaeologists to carry out their diagnoses.
How long will the work take?*
Preparatory work begins at the beginning of November in Moislains and by the end of the year in Étricourt- Manancourt. They take place during working hours of the week and have no impact on local residents.
Added November 15, 2023
What works are carried out?
During August 2023, the main sheet pile wall was installed in the ground on along the Canal du Nord in Allaines. This was a first step in the construction of the quay which will be used for work on the Seine-Nord Europe Canal. A new stage begins in order to to finalize the wall of the future quay, which notably includes the demolition of the banks current conditions and the implementation of new sheet piles at the ends of the first curtain already in place.
How do they take place?
Voies Navigables de France plans to carry out maintenance on the Canal du Nord between the 18 September and October 16, 2023. The Seine-Nord Europe Canal teams are taking advantage of this period, during which the water level is lowered, to construct the quay works safely. Initially, a dam will be put in place in the canal in order to work in an area without water. Then, the current banks could be demolished and new sheet piles will be installed at the ends of the main curtainpal to finalize the dock. The sealing of the Canal du Nord will also be redone. Finally, the dock equipmentwill be installed.
What is the duration* of the work?
The construction of the works quay must respect the maintenance period of the Canal du Nord, determined by Voies Navigables de France. The work will therefore take place between the 18th September and October 16, 2023, Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 20 p.m. Exceptionally, the work will continue on Saturdays September 23, September 30 and October 7 in order to be able to carry out all the work during the period of lowering water levels.
To be continued…
Following this operation, less intensive work will continue until the end of the year 2023 in order to finalize the development of the quay and the adjoining platform.
Added September 15, 2023 - Updated September 15, 2023
What works are carried out?
The construction of the temporary quay for the works of the Seine-Nord Europe Canal in Allaines, on the edge of the Canal du Nord, requires the installation of sheet piles in the ground to support the quay, stabilize the ground and ensure the sealing of the walls of the Canal. . In June 2023, a preliminary phase of sheet piling tests took place. It made it possible to determine the work technique best suited to the characteristics of the terrain. Following this, construction work on this wharf will begin with the installation of the first sheet pile curtain.
How do they take place?
At the end of the test phase in June, the vibro-sinking technique was chosen: this is the least noisy method for local residents.
In case of difficulty, the threshing (which generates more noise) can be used occasionally, as a last resort.
How long does this work take?
Installation of the main sheet pile wall will take place from August 8 to 25, 2023*, Monday to Friday (except Tuesday August 15), daytime from 7:30 a.m. to 19 p.m.
* Subject to weather conditions and site hazards.
Added August 1, 2023 - Updated August 1, 2023
What works are carried out?
During August 2023, the main sheet pile wall was installed in the ground on along the Canal du Nord in Allaines. This was a first step in the construction of the quay which will be used for work on the Seine-Nord Europe Canal. A new stage begins in order to to finalize the wall of the future quay, which notably includes the demolition of the banks current conditions and the implementation of new sheet piles at the ends of the first curtain already in place.
How do they take place?
Initially, a dam will be put in place in the canal in order to work in an area without water. Then, the current banks could be demolished and new sheet piles will be installed at the ends of the main curtain to finalize the dock.
How long does this work take?
The work will take place between the 18 September and October 16, 2023*, Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 20 p.m. Exceptionally, the work will continue on Saturdays September 23, September 30 and October 7 in order to be able to carry out all the work during the period of lowering water levels.
* Subject to weather conditions and site hazards.
Added September 15, 2023 - Updated September 15, 2023
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