With the increasing scarcity in surface space for expansion of transport and utility systems in the rapidly developing urban infrastructures of the Gulf cities, tunneling has become an attractive option.
With experience gained from around the world, COWI is bringing to the Gulf region, new technology for placing new infrastructure networks underground or undersea.
COWI services include:
- Immersed, bored and cut and cover tunnels
- Associated underground structures
- Mechanical and electrical installations for tunnels
- Operation and maintenance of tunnels
- Rock and NATM tunnels
- Service life of concrete structures in tunnels
- Safety facilities for road and railway tunnels
- Environment, occupational health and safety associated with tunnels
COWI teams consisting of geotechnical engineers, hydrologists, civil, mechanical and electrical, telecommunication and ventilation specialists, work together to develop optimum tunnel solutions.
Other specialists work with safety and emergency systems advise in areas such as operation and maintenance, risk management, environmental issues and durability.
COWI provides our services in all phases of tunnel projects - from tunnel feasibility studies through detailed design, construction and commissioning to operation and rehabilitation.
Read more about COWI's international competencies within Tunnels on our corporate website:
Tunnels
