Switzerland

Handeck-Gerstenegg
Exploratory Tunnel

Handeck-Gerstenegg exploratory tunnel and Hangholz dump (site plan) KWO AG, Innertkirchen
Handeck-Gerstenegg exploratory tunnel and Hangholz dump (site plan)
KWO AG, Innertkirchen
Exploratory tunnel from Fig. 1 KWO AG, Innertkirchen
Exploratory tunnel from Fig. 1
KWO AG, Innertkirchen
Loading machine TIC 312-H3 in the exploratory tunnel ITC SA, Martigny
Loading machine TIC 312-H3 in the exploratory tunnel
ITC SA, Martigny
Loading machine from Fig. 3 mucking at the face ITC SA, Martigny
Loading machine from Fig. 3 mucking at the face
ITC SA, Martigny

Currently the Handeck-Gerstenegg exploratory tunnel is under construction to secure access in winter to the Grimsel 1 and 2 power plants as well as to open up  further “KWO plus” projects for the Oberhasli AG (KWG) at Innertkirchen, one of Switzerland’s leading hydro power companies. The bore, which can be negotiated by lorry, is 3,400 m long, 4.50 m wide and 5.40 m high with a 12 % gradient. The new portal at Handegg is located 1,300 m ASL before running along the western flank of the Aaretal valley. The access heading and the new portal at Gerstenegg (1,700 m ASL) are linked with the access...

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