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ITA seeks a visionary leader as its Executive Director
The International Tunnelling Association (ITA) is seeking a new Executive Director.
Dubai Tasreef Rainwater Drainage project approved
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has formally approved the ‘Tasreef’ project aimed at developing Dubai’s rainwater drainage network.
Klong Saen Saeb Drainage Tunnel EPBM Passes FAT
New TERRATEC TBM passes Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) and will take part in the Klong Saen Saeb Drainage Tunnel Project in Thailand.
Sisikon Tunnel Contract Awarded
The contract for the Sisikon Tunnel, lot 200 of the Neue Axenstrasse project in Switzerland, has been awarded to a joint venture led by Implenia.
Lining advances
New code, standard and recommendation for a better use of fibre reinforced spray low carbon concrete lining, by Benoit de Rivaz, Global Technical Manager, Bekaert BP Underground Solutions. Spotlight also on key lining advances for Grand Paris Express as the French capital prepares to host the 2024 Summer Olympics.
Rock bolting guide – radially installed support
ITAtech has pulled together helpful industry guidance for installing radially bolts for tunnel support
Mumbai rock drives
Terratec’s rock TBMs are helping to deliver improvements to Mumbai’s sewerage system
Segment Production Continues At Pace For Sydney Metro
Sydney Metro West’s Central Tunnelling Package have reported a rapid pace of segment production at their precast facility in Eastern Creek.
Breakthrough on Line 6 Orange Project in Brazil
ACCIONA have celebrated a breakthrough on the Line 6-Orange subway project in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
President Macron Inaugurated Extension of Metro 14 Ahead of 2024 Summer Olympics
On Monday June 24th France’s President Emmanuel Macron inaugurated the extension of metro 14.