How is the hydrobore technology different from present tunnel building techniques?
There are several characteristics that set the hydrobore apart from existing tunnel building machines. First, the hydrobore serves as a work station for its crew, providing an enclosed living and working environment as the tunnel is built. In addition, because the crew can work safely within the hydrobore, the tunnel itself can be flooded with water, helping to maintain the tunnel’s structural integrity and avoiding collapse of the tunnel walls which has thus far prevented current tunnel building machines from succesfully reaching great depths. For more details, visit our technology page.
