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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Tverrsnitt av den planlagte tunnelen |
Plans for a 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 in solid gneiss. NGI has carried out geological engineering investigations, design of rock support and numerical modelling.
Client: Coastal Development Authority
Project year: 2001 and 2007
Project cost: NOK 1700 mill.
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| Den planlagte Stad-tunnelen går fra Moldefjorden til Kjødepollen, innenfor tettstedet Selje. Mange skip må i dag må vente på at været skal bli godt nok til å passere Stadlandet på vei nordover. |
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