Amsterdam

In December 2021, Ginkgo acquired a 5.2 ha shipyard, called "Oranjewerf", located on the North Eastern banks of “Het Ij river” in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The site is in the Amsterdam Noord district, a strategic extension of the city centre to accommodate new developments. 

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The site is mainly contaminated with heavy metals, heavy hydrocarbons and asbestos. The remediation plan includes off-site disposal of polluted soil in a suitable facility and pumping and treatment of locally polluted groundwater by hydrocarbons, at the bottom of the excavation.

Currently occupied, the shipyard will be redeveloped into a mixed-use neighbourhood. A major effort will be made to increase biodiversity on site and enlarge the green corridor connecting adjacent parks and natural areas.