Gronda di Genova
A strategic work for our Country, an international engineering challenge
A unique challenge
Excavations with cutters ('moles')
Two Hydroschield TBMs with a diameter of approximately 15 metres will be used. These TBMs are unique in the world, both in diameter and excavation pressure
Material Management
Embanking works totalling over 3850 meters will be conducted using approximately 170 caissons to enhance safety at Genoa airport.
Approval process
The Gronda di Genova project was thoroughly discussed with the local authorities and the citizens of Genoa. This included the adoption of the Public Debate model in 2009, during which the best design solution was chosen out of 5 different alternatives presented. After finalising the route and optimising the project based on the feedback from the Public Debate, the basic design and related approval process were initiated.
