Ship Tunnel in Norway. Norwegian Coastal Administration
Norway has approved funding to begin construction of the Stad Ship Tunnel, with the final budget expected to be approved by the Norwegian Parliament.
The Norwegian Coastal Administration has finished reviewing bids from three consortiums competing for the main construction contract. Additional contracts are also being prepared, including demolition work near the tunnel site and the installation of new water pipelines on both sides of the project.
The main contract tender process has been underway for almost two years. Final bids were submitted in April by AF Gruppen, Eiffage Génie Civil, and the Skanska/Vassbakk & Stol consortium.
Ship Tunnel in Norway. Norwegian Coastal Administration
The Stad Ship Tunnel will be built at the narrowest section of the Stad Peninsula, linking Moldefjord and Kjødepollen in the Vanylvsfjord. The tunnel will stretch 1.7 kilometers, or 2.2 kilometers including entrance sections, and will measure 50 meters high and 36 meters wide. Once completed, it will allow large vessels, including Hurtigruten coastal ships, to pass safely around the often-challenging waters of Stadlandet.
Ship Tunnel in Norway. Norwegian Coastal Administration
Why it matters:
The Stad Ship Tunnel will be the world’s first full-scale tunnel designed for ships, improving maritime safety, reducing weather-related delays, and creating a more reliable route for coastal traffic along Norway’s rugged western coastline.
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