The tests, which started last week, take another two weeks. “We are now seeing for the first time how the waves influence the fort. This is not visible in 2D models. The load on the retaining wall also appears to be larger than expected,” Barber explains. Based on these findings, some blocks are now being made heavier.
The renovation of the fort will cost around 44 million euros and must be completed in early 2028. By then the fort can also be visited.