INFRASTRUCTURE

Robbins Double Shield launched in Nepal

A Robbins 6.4m diameter Double Shield TBM is being used in Nepal to bore a 13.1km headrace tunnel

 Since the Robbins TBM was launched in Nepal it has bored over 500m, with a best week of 224.6m, and a best day of 36.6m

Since the Robbins TBM was launched in Nepal it has bored over 500m, with a best week of 224.6m, and a best day of 36.6m

The bored tunnel will connect to a new 28.6MW surface powerhouse on the Marin River to alleviate the shortage of power supply in the area. It will also be used for farmland irrigation in the districts...

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