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Belgium to host WTC 2027
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.
Boring completed 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.
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.
Dredging starts on Scheldt Tunnel project
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.
Entries open for No-Dig Awards
The International Society for Trenchless Technology (ISTT) has opened applications for this year’s No-Dig Awards.
TBM breaks through on Virginia road tunnel
The Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel (HRBT) Expansion Project marked a major milestone yesterday when the TBM broke through on Virginia’s first bored road tunnel.
Dredging completed for Fehmarnbelt tunnel trench
Dredging of the 18km-long trench for the Fehmarnbelt tunnel is now complete.
NAT 2024 early registration open
Early bird registration is open for this year’s North American Tunneling Conference (NAT).
Contract awarded for Dubai road tunnel
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has awarded a contract for construction of the Al Khaleej Street Tunnel Project.
New tunnel proposed for NZ capital
The New Zealand government is considering building a 4km road tunnel under the country’s capital.
Cowi appointed technical adviser for Norwegian ship tunnel
The Norwegian Coastal Administration (NCA) has selected Cowi as the technical adviser for the construction of the Stad Ship Tunnel.
Tunnelling set to start for Northumbrian Water
The TBM that will tunnel under the River Tees for Northumbrian Water’s Project Pipeline: County Durham and Tees Valley has arrived on site.
Tunnelling completed for LA subway extension
Tunnelling has been completed in Los Angeles for the D Line Subway Extension.
TBMs assembled for Sydney harbour rail crossing
Sydney Metro West is gearing up to build Sydney’s second under-harbour railway crossing with the final TBMs arriving on site.
Final TBM launched for HS2 Northolt Tunnel
The fourth, and final, TBM for HS2’s Northolt Tunnel beneath London, has been launched.
CREG explosion-proof EPBM ready for Sicily
An explosion-proof EPBM for Lot 4A of the Palermo-Catania railway has passed its Factory Acceptance Test.
Snowy 2.0 prepares to tunnel inclined pressure shaft
Preparations are under way to tunnel the inclined pressure shaft (IPS) for Australia’s Snowy 2.0 hydropower project.
