The Stad Ship tunnel, Norway
The Westcoast of Norway is a rough area for sea traffic. To reduce current hazards, the Coastal Development Authority is considering proposals for a ship tunnel, aiming to provide protected passage and minimize journey time.
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Cross section of tunnel |
Plans for the Stad Ship Tunnel have long been considered. The newest design features a tunnel 49 m high, 36 m wide and with a length of 1700 m. Construction is to be of solid gneiss. NGI has carried out investigations in geological engineering, design of rock support and numerical modeling.
Client: Coastal Development Authority
Project year: 2001 and 2007
Project cost: NOK 1700 mill.
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| The planned Stad-tunnel from Moldefjord to Kjøde-pollen, close to the community Selje. Today many ships must wait here on the weather, to cross the Stadlandet on its way north. |
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