The Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited’s (BMRCL) TBM TUNGA completed a significant 936.6-meter tunnel between Kadugondanahalli and Nagawara Station’s Cut & Cover Shaft. With 98% of tunnelling work done, eight out of nine TBMs have now finished their task, marking a key milestone for Bangalore Metro Phase 2.
Key Points of Tunnel Breakthrough:
- TBM TUNGA’s Milestone: TBM TUNGA achieved a breakthrough after tunnelling 936.6 metres between Kadugondanahalli Station and Nagawara Station’s South Cut & Cover Shaft, having started work on 3rd February 2024.
- Progress of the Project: This breakthrough brings the total tunnelling progress to 20,582.7 metres out of 20,992 metres, marking 98% completion of the overall project.
- TBM Deployment Update: Out of the nine Tunnel Boring Machines deployed for the project, eight have now successfully completed their tunnelling work, with only one TBM remaining.
BMRCL inked a Memorandum of Understanding with GRIHA:
- Partnership for Green Initiatives: BMRCL and GRIHA signed an MoU to collaborate on promoting green buildings and sustainable habitats, focusing on adopting environmentally responsible practices in metro construction.
- Capacity Building & Training: The MoU covers training sessions, workshops, and capacity-building initiatives to educate stakeholders on green building practices and GRIHA ratings for sustainable infrastructure.
- Green Certification for Metro Stations: The partnership will support BMRCL in obtaining Green Building certifications for Namma Metro stations, enhancing their environmental sustainability during construction, operation, and maintenance.
- Joint Efforts in Sustainability: The collaboration will facilitate the registration of projects for GRIHA ratings, ensuring the integration of resource-efficient and eco-friendly practices in Bangalore’s metro development.
- Government-Backed Green Rating System: GRIHA Council, under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, will streamline the adoption of green building standards, aiding BMRCL in advancing sustainable urban transit solutions.
Conclusion:
The breakthrough of TBM TUNGA and the MoU between BMRCL and GRIHA mark critical milestones in Bangalore’s metro development. As tunnelling nears completion, the collaboration with GRIHA ensures sustainable practices, enhancing both urban connectivity and environmental responsibility in the city’s expanding metro infrastructure.
Source: BMRC – Press Release | Images Credit: BMRCL
