The mayor of a city in the Netherlands has denied reports that authorities planned to dismantle a historic bridge in order to allow Jeff Bezos’ massive superyacht to pass through. Rotterdam M…
, which is being built by Dutch firm Oceanco, will reportedly measure 417 feet in length, span several decks, and have three huge masts.But the bridge, known locally as “De Hef,” has a 130-foot clearance, which will make it unpassable for the Y721.
That prompted Oceanco to appeal to officials in Rotterdam to temporarily dismantle the bridge while pledging to foot the bill for any expenses. The Konigshaven Bridge, a century and a half old, has a 130-foot clearance that will be too low for Bezos’ megayacht that’s under construction upriver.Taking apart and reassembling the middle section of the bridge was expected to take more than two weeks, according to Dutch-language outlet“From an economic perspective and maintaining employment, the municipality considers this a very important project,” municipal project leader Marcel Walravens reportedly said.
“In addition, Rotterdam has also been declared the maritime capital of Europe. Shipbuilding and activity within that sector are therefore an important pillar of the municipality.”But preservation officials blasted the plan, saying that dismantling part of the bridge would violate a promise not to tamper with the landmark after it was restored in 2017.
“Employment is important, but there are limits to what you can and may do to our heritage,” Ton Wesselink of the Rotterdam Historical Society reportedly said.
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