Restauration du pont de la Fonderie EN
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Restoration of La Fonderie Bridge
Brief overview
Since it entered service in 1952, La Fonderie Bridge has been the principal link between Avenue de Tourville and the Caen “peninsula”.
This swing bridge is managed by Ports de Normandy and requires a major restoration, including asbestos removal, surface stripping, rust protection, restoration of its metal structure, and repainting.
Useful information
Lien(s)
Contact
contact@portsdenormandie.fr
Budget
The overall budget for the development is €2 M and is co-funded by:
- Normandy Region Council: €1.1 M
- Calvados Council: €0.55 M
- Caen la Mer urban area: €0.35 M
Gallery
Press releases
Communiqué-Presse-PortdeCaenOuistreham-PontFonderie-Repose-Pont
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Communiqué-Presse-PortdeCaenOuistreham-PontFonderie-LevagePasserelle-Figaro
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Communiqué-Presse-PortdeCaenOuistreham-Travaux pont de la Fonderie-passerelle-fixe
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Communiqué-presse-PortdeCaenOuistreham-Levage-pont-de-la-Fonderie
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Communiqué-Presse-PortdeCaenOuistreham-Levage-pont-Fonderie-en-images
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Project planning
Project start
June 2022
Lift of the bridge
July 2022
Asbestos removal
July to october 2022
Lead removal
December 2022
Metalwork and boilermaking
January to July 2023
Re-painting
August 2023
Preparation and installation of the bridge and its mechanism
August 2023
End of the works
September 2023