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To all my transportation & tunnel infrastructure engineers, I’d love to hear your thoughts on this one of a kind “floating Tunnel project” in Norway! Could this ever work in parts of North America? My brain hurts just thinking about engineering such a groundbreaking project. #worldsfirst #engineeringmarvel #tunnels #civilengineering

A new unique project in the world of engineering which is going to be built for the first time in this world. This is a floating tunnels project that will be built inside Norway. The main goal of the project is to reduce the travel time between two cities within Norway. Because geographically within Norway there are deep ravines and high mountains, it is a very expensive and difficult task to cut through them and build a road through them. In such a case, these tunnels will be made under water, in which these tubes will be placed under water at a depth of 100 meters and then they will be pressed into the seabed with various cables and balanced or from above. will be attached to pontoons that will float on the surface of the water above. By doing this, they will not pose any threat to other marine traffic. With the construction of this tunnel, the distance between these two cities will be less than half. #Norway #Project #water

Rijkswaterstaat is gearing up for essential maintenance across various locks and bridges. Here's an overview of the most important ones: 1. Groot Onderhoud Postbrug 2. Bergse Diepsluis 3. Krammersluizencomplex 4. Grevelingensluis 5. Zandkreeksluis Stay informed about potential disruptions on your route! Check out the planned works and updates on: https://lnkd.in/etSwEdHc Navigating waterways? Ensure smooth sailing by visiting https://lnkd.in/egpgJ2DN for the latest information. Disclaimer: Information and dates are subject to change. #Rijkswaterstaat #infrastructureworks #navigationalert #waterwayupdates #planandgo #smoothsailing #travelawareness #worksinprogress #stayinformed

Expansion of the green line 2 of the São Paulo Subway Project in Brazil. Tunnelling in urban areas is vital for reducing surface congestion and making efficient use of limited space. By housing utilities and transportation systems underground, cities can enhance functionality and aesthetics while supporting sustainable growth. In the future, tunnels will be key in smart city planning, enabling advanced technologies and improving urban resilience, connectivity, and efficiency. Follow us at Tunnel Engineering Video credit: IG gabriell.alberto_ #urbanplanning #urbantunnelling #brazil #saopaulometro #saopaulo #metro #metrotunnel #tunnelengineering #artoftunnelling #tunnel #tunnelengineeringisthefuture #tunnel #tunnelling #tunneling #tunel #civilengineering #miningengineering #learntunnelling #geotechnicalengineering #geologist #undergroundconstruction #undergroundspace #undergroundproject #تونلسازی #tunellingtechnique #tuneldeviento #tünel #tunelbana #túnel

Will the government incentivise new airspace homes? 🌿🏗️ If you wish to Buy Airspace from your council, the price ranges from $1,400 to $2,100 per square metre (10% of uplift) in the eastern suburbs of Sydney. If the government needs more housing and the council requires funds for infrastructure, they could consider this approach. The government benefits by 30-40% of the sale price of a new home. Could they extend incentives like the Build-to-Rent (BtR) projects, modular construction, green roofs, solar panels, and batteries to include the development of new rooftop homes with green roofs and solar+battery systems? Or they could increase the height and floor space ratio of our existing buildings—say by 10%. Which is the same as the council charging for airspace. Win-win. #airspace

It's #TransportationTuesday! Today we are spotlighting our Shellhorn Road Extension project in Loudoun County.🛣 J2 is playing a pivotal role in the extension and realignment of Shellhorn Road, which, once completed, will ease congestion and improve accessibility to the region, including Dulles International Airport, the Loudoun Gateway Metro Station, and its parking facility. This project will enhance mobility within the heavily traveled area and offer alternative routes for local travelers who wish to avoid the Dulles Greenway while still reaching their destinations. Check out more about this project below, and how we met their challenges with solutions! #J2Projects #ProjectHighlights #LoudounCounty #ConnectingtheCommunity #DesignWithYourFutureinMind

🌊 EMODnet is thrilled to welcome two new Associated Partners to the EMOD-network: Van Oord and savvy navvy! Both organizations bring unique expertise and a strong commitment to advancing collaboration with EMODnet in data sharing, best practices in marine data, IT and data services, and expanding the user base, spanning the blue economy to citizen science and beyond. savvy navvy Savvy navvy, with 8 years of experience in leisure marine boating navigation, provides valuable data on boater behavior and a key chart layer highlighting sensitive seabed locations and marine protected areas. Their collaboration with organizations like Ocean Conservation Trust, Clean Sailors, and Natural England positions them as a link between the scientific world and boaters. Joining EMODnet as an Associated Partner will enable savvy navvy to build stronger networks, access new data sources, and influence the boating community towards more sustainable decisions. They have already interacted with EMODnet Seabed Habitats regarding Seagrass coverage data. Van Oord Van Oord, an international maritime contractor, specializes in dredging, land infrastructure, offshore wind, and oil & gas infrastructure. Their mission is driven by key global needs such as creating space for a growing population, building maritime transport infrastructure, enhancing coastal protection in response to climate change, and advancing sustainable energy solutions. Van Oord’s representation on the EC Marine Knowledge Expert Group and the UN Ocean Decade corporate data sharing group further underscores their commitment to sustainable marine practices. These new partnerships will bring diverse perspectives and invaluable contributions to EMODnet. We look forward to a productive collaboration that will enhance our capabilities in marine and maritime data management. 🔗 Read more about our new partnerships here: https://lnkd.in/eNsfnt35 #DataSharing #CitizenScience

🌍 Innovative Infrastructure in the Faroe Islands: The Underwater Roundabout and Sandoy Tunnel The Faroe Islands have made international headlines with the construction of the world's first underwater roundabout, located in the recently opened Eysturoy Tunnel (11.2 km). This roundabout, artistically illuminated and designed, resembles a jellyfish situated 72 meters below the Atlantic Ocean for a cost of around 1 billion DKK. In addition to the amazing roundabout, I also experienced a remarkable feat of engineering and infrastructure. The completed Sandoy Tunnel, an 11 km long tunnel that connects the islands of Streymoy and Sandoy, is an achievement that not only improves communication and accessibility but also sets a new standard for cost-effectiveness. Completing such a project for less than 860 million DKK is nothing short of a technical and economic triumph. These projects are not just technological, economical and logistical achievements; they also represent a significant investment in the region's future, which will promote economic growth, tourism, and improved living conditions for the residents. For those interested, I recommend taking a look here: https://lnkd.in/dC8jZQAg #Infrastruktur #NCC #Ingenjörskonst #Färöarna #HållbarUtveckling #Innovation #tunneling #infrastructure #faraoislands

Pretty awesome getting to be in the field watching Bronco Companies do what they do. Who else do you know that can get the biggest objects into the most ruralest of areas. This is a 104ft pole FYI! #BroncoCompanies #ImpressiveWork #InnovativeSolutions #Energyproject #HeavyHaul #SpecializedHaul #infrastructure #ElectricalDistribution #ProjectManagement #EnergyConstruction #ElectricalConstruction

At 18 kilometers (11 miles) below the Baltic Sea, the Fehmarnbelt (Camping Fehmarnbelt) Tunnel, which is presently under construction, will be the longest immersed tunnel in the world. This engineering marvel, which connects Denmark and Germany, will shorten travel times between the two nations and provide a rapid substitute for ferries and drawn-out detours. The tunnel is made up of enormous prefabricated parts that are joined end to end and submerged in a seabed trench for both road and rail transportation. After it is finished, the Fehmarnbelt Tunnel will be remembered as a major feat of global infrastructure that has improved transport and trade between Northern Europe and other countries. #FehmarnbeltTunnel #EngineeringMarvel #ImmersedTunnel #GlobalInfrastructure #DenmarkGermanyConnection #CivilEngineering #TunnelConstruction #TransportInnovation #SustainableTravel #northerneurope