Project Overview
The Central Interceptor project has marked a significant milestone with the completion of all tunnelling operations, spanning 16.2 kilometers of main tunnel infrastructure. This achievement follows the successful micro-tunnelling phase completed on April 30, 2024, utilizing the specialized TBM Domenica.
Technical Specifications
| Component |
Details |
| Main Tunnel Length |
16.2 km |
| Link Sewer Tunnels |
4.0 km |
| TBM Type |
Micro-tunnelling |
| Shaft Depth |
35 meters |
| Tunnel Diameter |
4.5 meters |
Construction Methodology
| Phase |
Duration |
Achievement Rate |
| Site Preparation |
3 months |
100% |
| Main Tunnelling |
18 months |
890m/month |
| Link Sewer Construction |
6 months |
670m/month |
| Final Systems |
4 months |
95% complete |
Engineering Achievements
The project demonstrated exceptional technical capabilities:
| Metric |
Performance |
| Safety Incidents |
Zero |
| Environmental Compliance |
100% |
| Ground Settlement |
<2mm |
| Quality Standards |
Exceeded |
Operational Impact
| Parameter |
Improvement |
| System Capacity |
+45% |
| Service Life |
100 years |
| Population Served |
400,000+ |
| Environmental Protection |
Enhanced |
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