Type of work
Tunnels
Guadairo Majaceite Hydraulic tunnel
Spain
Description
The hydraulic tunnel of Buitreras, located between the provinces from Málaga and Cádiz, with approximately 12 kilometers long. It allows the transfer of fresh water between the basins from the Guadiaro and Majaceite rivers.
Responsible
The works guarantee fresh water supply to over one million people.
Aspectos destacados
The main part of the work entailed excavation of a 4.90 meters diameter circular tunnel, made using a double TBM telescopic shield.