Episode 1: Maintenance

Sjors and Kristel are huge fans of the bridge. They share their favorite stories and memories. Will you be just as fond of the bridge after listening to this episode?Guests:Sjors Ferreira Ribeiro, Bridge Technician, Photographer, and Bridge EnthusiastKristel Hekkens, lives and works near the bridge and Bridge Fan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bird expert Arjan Dwarshuis shares his top 5 birds visible from the bridge. Listen for tips on how to best spot them. Take the challenge and share your results via the Erasmus Bridge App.Want to learn more about birds? Listen to the Bird Podcast by Arjan Dwarshuis & Gisbert van Baalen or visit: https://arjandwarshuis.comGuest:Arjan Dwarshuis, Bird Expert Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Urban planner Riek Bakker, as head of the Urban Development Department of the Municipality of Rotterdam, developed the Kop van Zuid and successfully lobbied the national government for funding to build the Erasmus Bridge in the early '90s. Without Riek Bakker, there would be no Erasmus Bridge. Learn everything about the bridge's creation in this episode.Guest:Riek Bakker, Urban Planner and former Director of Urban Development at the Municipality of Rotterdam (1986-1991) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does it take to perform major maintenance on the Erasmus Bridge? How do you carry out work at a height of 139 meters, and who are the people involved in the project? Learn everything about the maintenance work in this episode.Guests:Marcel Walravens, Project Leader at the Municipality of RotterdamBorne van Elteren, Project Manager at construction and contracting company Van der EndeRieke van Wijngaarden, Environmental Manager at De Omgevingsverbinder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.