How does this tunnel compare to existing deep tunnels in Atlanta?
The existing Atlanta tunnels provide a model for the design of the West Area CSO tunnel. The success of the deep sewer tunnels in Atlanta is well known in the tunneling industry. The rock through which the Atlanta tunnels were excavated is excellent for tunnel construction and is similar to the rock through which this tunnel will be excavated.
Related Questions
- Can the existing tunnels be inspected and repaired without incurring the $550 million to $1.4 billion cost of constructing a new tunnel/ocean outfall?
- Can the existing tunnels be inspected and repaired without incurring the $1-2 billion cost of constructing a new tunnel and a new ocean outfall?
- How does this tunnel compare to existing deep tunnels in Atlanta?
