Thessaloniki Base Project progress

One of the two TBMs arrived at Thessaloniki on Monday, November 30. The second one is expected to arrive in the beginning of 2009.

The construction of Neos Sidirodromikos Stathmos station and Sidrivani station commenced. The construction of the diaphragm walls is in progress in Neos Sidirodromios Stathmos, whereas in Sidrivani station piling works in the north part of the station has been completed, while the construction of diaphragm walls commenced. The works for…

The archaeological excavations carried out on an overall surface of 5,000 m2 are at an advanced stage. Based on the archaeological study of the project, encountering antiquities on the section extending from NEOS SIDIRODROMIKOS STATHMOS (New Railway Station) to PANEPISTIMIO is very likely. An archaeological investigation has already been performed…

The works for the construction of VENIZELOS Station commenced. A state-of-the-art machine, recently imported, is used for the construction of the diaphragm walls.

The works for the relocation of Public Utility Organizations (PUO) networks in the seven worksite areas are in progress. The works for the construction of the guides of the diaphragm walls have commenced at the Forestation of NEOS SIDIRODROMIKOS STATHMOS. The inventory and inspection works of the buildings situated along…

The construction of the diaphragm walls at TBM start-up shaft in NEOS SIDIRODROMIKOS STATHMOS and the installation of the necessary geomechanical monitoring instruments have commenced. By the end of the year, the Metro moles shall arrive in the city of Thessaloniki where they shall be assembled to initiate their activities…

Preparatory works (relocations of PUO networks, archaeological investigations) are being continued along the entire network.

The works for the diversion of EYATH and Lighting networks in the area of NEOS SIDIRODROMIKOS STATHMOS were completed. The works for the construction of the guides of the diaphragm walls were completed at the TBM Start-up Shaft in the area of NEOS SIDIRODROMIKOS STATHMOS.

The archaeological investigation at the trenches of the Public Utility Organizations networks was completed. The investigation trenches, the drilling of boreholes and the installation of instruments in the entire project are in progress. Mr. George Yannis, Chairman of the BoD of ATTIKO METRO S.A. and Pr. Anastasios Manthos, Dean of…

The works for the diversion of the PUO networks are in progress. The municipal lighting network in the area of NEOS SIDIRODROMIKOS STATHMOS was diverted. The first phase of the necessary traffic arrangements was implemented. It is worth mentioning that the selection of the Cut-and-Cover method will diminish the impact…