On Sunday 25 May 2025, the construction industry in Belgium is opening many doors to the general public. From 10 a.m. until 5 p.m., visitors have the opportunity to get an overview of the sector and discover the expertise present in the Belgian construction landscape. Of course, BESIX Group is participating in this construction event par excellence! For this edition, visitors can take a look behind the scenes of no less than five construction sites on which BESIX and its affiliates are working:
Beverentunnel - BESIX, BESIX Infra & BESIX Unitec
Opened by BESIX, BESIX Infra, and BESIX Unitec, the Beverentunnel project is a comprehensive renovation of one of the most crucial traffic arteries in the Antwerp port area. In March 2025, the first tunnel tube in the direction of Ghent was completed and the teams are now working on the second tube towards the Netherlands. During Open Sites Day, you’ll be given an exclusive look behind the scenes of the renovation. A bus will take you inside the tunnel where you will be able to exit and get up close and personal with the tunnel. Registration is mandatory! For more info, visit the Open Sites Day website.
Scheldt Tunnel on Left Bank, Antwerp - BESIX & BESIX Infra
As part of the JV COTU, BESIX and BESIX Infra are opening the site of the Scheldt Tunnel on Left Bank, Antwerp. Visitors will be able to see the newly finished entry to the tunnel, walk through part of the tunnel, gain more information about the dredging works and about the upcoming transport and sinking of the tunnel elements. No registration required. More information can be found here.
Bypass ROCO, Antwerp - BESIX & BESIX Infra
As part of JV ROCO, BESIX and BESIX Infra are opening the bypass of the ROCO-project. The bypass is a temporary highway, built to replace the viaduct of Merksem during demolition works. During your visit, you’ll be invited to walk along part of the bypass, where you’ll discover more about the different Oosterweel sites, such as the Channel Tunnels and the sunken Ring road. A truly unique opportunity to visit this enormous site and witness the scale of JV ROCO’s works! No registration required. Visit the website of Open Sites Day for more information.
Grand Théâtre de Verviers - Wust
Opened by Wust, the Grand Théâtre de Verviers is undergoing a remarkable renovation. This historic site is being restored to its former glory while incorporating modern amenities. Open Sites Day visitors will be able to see what finished modern structural works look like in a building from 1892. Registration is mandatory and can be done here. You’ll need to be quick because the slots are filling up fast. Visit the webpage of this site here.
Hall sportif de la Spetz - Cobelba
Cobelba is proud to open the Hall sportif de la Spetz in Arlon, where they are doing an exhaustive renovation as well as building an extension. Visitors will be able to see the progress of this important building for the community. No registration required. More information can be found here.
Join us on Sunday, May 25th, for Open Sites Day! Come by to discover who BESIX Group is and explore one of our active construction sites. Our site teams are looking forward to welcoming you and your family for an instructive and enjoyable day.
More information can be found on https://openwervendag.be/ or https://journeechantiersouverts.be/.
