TERRATEC - Hard Rock Double Shield TBM starts operations in Vishnugad-Pipalkoti Hydropower project

TERRATEC is pleased to announce that the Ø9.86m Hard Rock Double Shield TBM has commenced excavation for Vishnugad-Pipalkoti Hydropower Project in India. The TBM is currently working for Hindustan Construction, which is the main contractor of this project in the state of Uttarakhand (around 500km northeast of Delhi). The work involves construction of dams, waterway tunnels vertical shafts, and a powerhouse with a generating capacity of 444 MW.

The Double Shield TBM has been designed for the construction of a low-pressure head race tunnel, which is a crucial component of a hydroelectric power system. This TBM is equipped with customized features to efficiently complete the 13km tunnel. The team has been waiting to complete the drill and blast section of the project.

🔒 This article is for subscribers only. Log in to read.

Subscribe for a Month @ ₹200/- Subscribe for a Year @ ₹1000/-