Tunnels
From transport to hydropower, tunnels allow smooth connections in often geologically challenging conditions. EFLA provides expert services for all stages of tunnel design, along with construction supervision and inspection.
Tunnel project services
As Icelandic engineers, we're experts in designing, supervising and strengthening tunnels in demanding terrains. We’ve worked on tunnels through mountains and hard rock, as well as under ground and under water. Our portfolio includes major infrastructure projects that we've designed from scratch, along with existing tunnels that we've renovated. We can also design electrical systems, lighting, telecommunications, operations and control rooms for tunnels. Our tunnel project services cover:
- Feasibility studies
- Conceptual design
- Preliminary design
- Detailed design
- Tendering and contracting
- Supervision
- Operation and maintenance
- Independent checking
- Geological and geotechnical site investigations
Our tunnel expertise
Tunnels are major infrastructure projects, requiring an interdisciplinary approach and diligent project management. EFLA's experts are ready to take the lead. Our tunnel team brings expertise in the following fields and many others:
- Combined experience in construction supervision and design
- Extensive experience in field work and construction
- Engineering geology and rock support
- Volcanic rocks
- Condition assessment and renovation
- Road tunnel infrastructure, electrical, communication and operation system design and implementation
- Operation and maintenance
- Independent inspection
Throughout our work, we adhere to stringent safety and environmental legislation and best practice.
Tunnel connections
With EFLA leading on or contributing to your project, you can be sure of robust tunnels that will stand the tests of time and the challenges of the terrain and conditions. Through meticulous project management, we'll strive to ensure that design and construction runs to time and budget. We want to work with you to build hydro tunnels, road tunnels, underwater tunnels and underground structures to power our country and keep us all connected.