All articles by Refna Tharayil
Refna Tharayil
Watercare completes tunnel installation for wastewater pipeline project in New Zealand
The new pipeline, which is part of a broader infrastructure enhancement programme, is set to improve the performance of the local wastewater network and promote future growth.
Terra Verde JV wins $1.12bn Suburban Rail Loop tunnelling contract in Australia
Under the new contract, the JV will excavate two parallel 10km tunnels, which will be bored using TBMs set to launch from Burwood in 2026.
City of Helsinki moves forward with €19m Mariantunneli tunnel for cyclists and pedestrians
The 200m tunnel, which will pass beneath Mechelininkatu and link the Maria Hospital area, has reached the general planning phase.
RFI launches Marika TBM to excavate second tunnel of Florence AV Passante
The Marika TBM, which weighs 1,500 tonnes and measures 112m, is equipped with more than 4,500kW of power.
Metro Vancouver to begin construction on Stanley Park water supply tunnel
Construction of the new 1.4km-long tunnel is expected to continue through 2029.
New Zealand Transport Agency approves new tunnels to ease traffic in Wellington
The SH1 upgrades include constructing a second Mt. Victoria Tunnel, a duplicate Terrace Tunnel, and significant upgrades to the Basin Reserve.
Snowy Hydro’s Snowy 2.0 project moves forward with second tunnel excavation
Dubbed Lady Eileen Hudson, the TBM has advanced approximately 4km along the 6km ‘tailrace’ tunnel, which will connect the lower Talbingo Reservoir to the vast underground power station.
Terratec deploys TBM for Ninth Bangkok water supply improvement project
Three Terratec TBMs will be used for constructing a 9.1km water tunnel on Bangkok’s western side to enhance water supply capacity and quality.
Lynchburg Water Resources officially breaks ground on Blackwater CSO tunnel project
The new tunnel is a 12-foot-wide underground structure that will run beneath Blackwater Creek, reaching depths of up to 100ft.
Santa Clara Valley Water District completes final stretch of Anderson Dam tunnel project
The newly constructed larger tunnel will enhance Valley Water’s ability to release water from the reservoir during emergencies, thereby improving the dam’s safety measures.