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WTC 2024 celebrates tunnelling’s role in better life
Global collaboration and tunnelling’s contribution to better quality of life were highlighted by speakers at the opening ceremony for WTC 2024.
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Sydney Metro West celebrates another breakthrough
Further progress has been marked on Sydney Metro West, with two TBMs arriving at the Burwood North Metro Station site.
Further progress has been marked on Sydney Metro West, with two TBMs arriving at the Burwood North Metro Station site.
Eglinton Crosstown West TBM makes final breakthrough
One of two twin TBMs digging the western underground segment of Toronto’s Eglinton Crosstown West Extension has broken through the final wall.
One of two twin TBMs digging the western underground segment of Toronto’s Eglinton Crosstown West Extension has broken through the final wall.
Belgium to host WTC 2027
Belgium will host the World Tunnel Congress 2027, it was announced at WTC 2024 in Shenzhen yesterday.
Belgium will host the World Tunnel Congress 2027, it was announced at WTC 2024 in Shenzhen yesterday.
Shenzhen-Shenshan rail tunnel TBM rolls off production line
CRCHI completed manufacture of a 14.33m diameter slurry TBM for the Shenzhen-Shenshan railway.
CRCHI completed manufacture of a 14.33m diameter slurry TBM for the Shenzhen-Shenshan railway.
Boring completed on Georgia’s longest road tunnel
The TBM has broken through on Georgia’s longest road tunnel.
The TBM has broken through on Georgia’s longest road tunnel.
Micro-tunnelling completed on NZ water project
Ghella Abergeldie JV has completed micro-tunnelling the link sewer tunnels for Auckland’s Central Interceptor project.
Ghella Abergeldie JV has completed micro-tunnelling the link sewer tunnels for Auckland’s Central Interceptor project.
Breakthrough made on Nepalese hydro tunnel
Breakthrough has been achieved on the headrace tunnel for the Tanahu hydropower project in Nepal, meaning the project is now 50% complete.
Breakthrough has been achieved on the headrace tunnel for the Tanahu hydropower project in Nepal, meaning the project is now 50% complete.
Dredging starts on Scheldt Tunnel project
Dredging for a temporary navigation channel has commenced around the Scheldt Tunnel construction site.
Dredging for a temporary navigation channel has commenced around the Scheldt Tunnel construction site.
Two more TBMs for Sicilian railway pass FAT
Two more TBMs that will build tunnels for Sicily’s Palermo-Catania railway have passed their Factory Acceptance Test.
Two more TBMs that will build tunnels for Sicily’s Palermo-Catania railway have passed their Factory Acceptance Test.
Entries open for No-Dig Awards
The International Society for Trenchless Technology (ISTT) has opened applications for this year’s No-Dig Awards.
The International Society for Trenchless Technology (ISTT) has opened applications for this year’s No-Dig Awards.