KIENS TUNNEL- ITALIA

CLIENT: BOLZANO PROVINCE

OWNER: BOLZANO PROVINCE

COUNTRY: ITALY

YEAR: 2011-on going

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: 1km Road Tunnel along the Pusteria Valley for the by-pass of the Kiens town. Maximum overburden of 25m

GEOLOGICAL SETTING: Aluvial fan with boulders.

  • FEASEBILITY STUDY AND BASIC DESIGN

    Desk study

    Review of previous site investigations

    Geomorphological interpretation and historical evolution reconstruction from satellite images and aerial photos

    Geological, geomorphological and hydrogeological mapping

    Geostructural surveys

    Site investigation plan and managment

    Geodatabase and statistical analysis of site investigation results

    3D Geological and hydrogeological reference model

    Hydrogeological monitoring

    Support in the selection of the safest tunnel alignment

    Rockfall and hydraulic risk assessment

    Environmental investigation of a closed landfill

    Geochemical analysis of soils and water for contaminat identification

    Definition of landfill areas for muck disposal