Beerenberg has rehabilitated the Storeneset suspension bridge, which connects the island of Lammetun to the mainland in Fjaler municipality in Vestland county. The bridge, which has a span of 95 metres, was now in need of maintenance after significant damage and deficiencies were discovered on joints, bridge bearings and railings, as well as localized corrosion on parts of steel which meant that repairs were necessary.
The project, which is the first in Beerenberg's investment in bridge maintenance, was delivered to Fjaler Municipality on 30 October.
- We are very satisfied with the work that has been done and the way the task has been solved, with a proper system for both HSE and reporting. This is good, says project manager Arne Strand in Fjaler municipality.
- The project team can be proud of a successful project delivered on time and at cost, and with a satisfied customer, says EVP Technology and development in Beerenberg, Kjetil Stöckel-Kvamme.
Strand takes the fact that the municipality has received little feedback from the local population as a good sign that they are also satisfied.
- When such maintenance projects are to be carried out, it necessarily results in closed roads. Good cooperation with the contractor is very much appreciated by the municipality. Here, Beerenberg has gone to great lengths to keep the bridge minimally closed and kept the road open when this is possible, says Strand.
Strand is responsible for annual systematic maintenance routines and checks the quality of the bridges in the municipality.
- At the previous bridge inspection, we discovered that the bearings needed to be replaced. This was an absolutely necessary upgrade. Had we not received money for the project, the consequence would eventually have been the closing of the bridge.
The project team in Beerenberg was well prepared for the maintenance work, with experienced professionals and equipment.
- For us, it is meaningful to be able to contribute to the municipality with such maintenance work so that the local population can now travel safely over the bridge in the future, says project manager Sveinung Tenold in Beerenberg.