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Staff Writer
Tunnelling complete on underground segment of Eglinton Crosstown West Extension
Tunnel boring machines (TBMs) Renny and Rexy have spent two years digging the twin 6.3 kilometre tunnels on the western segment of the Eglington Crosstown West Extension.
No one’s left in the dark
Automation and data synchronisation light the way for tunnel survey success using Amberg Technologies’ systems on a challenging project in Norway. By Mary Jo Wagner
David Hindle awarded James Clark Medal
The BTS’s James Clark Medal for 2024 has been awarded to David Hindle for his major contribution to the tunnelling industry and to developing tunnelling techniques and tunnel preservation.
Progress and Pipelines
The underground infrastructure sector always has lots of work underway in different locations, sectors, and on projects – and tunnels – of different sizes.
Helsinki authorities decide harbour tunnel route
A tunnel under the harbour in Helsinki has moved a step closer after the City of Helsinki and Port of Helsinki decided on the tunnel route.
Efforts continue to restart Snowy TBM
Efforts are continuing on Australia’s Snowy 2.0 to release the TBM that has been halted for nearly a month.
3D concrete printing on trial
3D concrete printing technology being developed for the water industry could have applications in other infrastructure.
Large diameter TBM prepared for Yellow River crossing
A 17.5m diameter Herrenknecht mixshield TBM is being prepared for launch on a road tunnel in Jinan, China later this year.
TBMs for Lesotho water project
Engineers and tunnel experts from the Lesotho Highlands Development Authority (LHDA) have inspected the TBMs that will build the Polihali Transfer Tunnel on Phase II of the Lesotho Highlands Water Project.
WTC2025 abstract submission deadline extended
The deadline for abstract submissions for WTC2025 has been extended to June 13.