Design of Lassithi plateau diversion tunnel to Aposelemis dam and its water supply extension to Agios Nikolaos
Project description
Scope:
Procurement study of a water tunnel designed to supply Aposelemis Dam with water diverted from Lasithi plateau.
The study involves the water supply of Aposelemis Dam reservoir from the Lassithi Plateau. It includes the construction of an approximately 3,5km long tunnel, using a TBM method.
Design services for the full aspect necessary to proceed with construction bidding:
- Final Design
- Environmental Impact Assessment
- Tender documents
- Health and Safety plans
Description:
The project involves:
- Construction of a 90Km long external pipeline from the Aposelemis Dam water treatment plant to Agios Nikolaos, covering potable water needs to various settlements along the aqueduct. The pipelines include numerous related infrastructure such as control tanks and devices and pumping stations.
- Plateau’s water diversion works (sinkholes, ditches, water intake works).
- A 3,5km long diversion tunnel with an inclination ~ 15%.
- Diversion tunnel water outlet (penstock length 3.5 km), electromechanical installations for lighting, gates etc
- Energy dissipation outlet works
Services: Consulting, Design
Design Stage: Preliminary Design, Procurement, Final Design
Expertise: Dams and Reservoirs, Procurement, Environmental, Water
Country: Greece
Region: Crete Prefecture, Crete island
Client: Hellenic Ministry of Environment, Physical Planning and Public Works (Department D6) / Hellenic Ministry of Development, Competitiveness, Infrastructure, Transport and Networks
Services provided: Preliminary Study design, Procurement Services, Final Study
Implementation:
- Existing data were reviewed (studies etc)
- Regular onsite visits and meetings with the client and experts were made
- Experienced scientific staff and international experts were involved
- Final design of pipelines, pumping stations and water tanks to Nikithiano and Kritsa settlements.
- Environmental Impact Assessment
Services current status: Completed / Partially submitted