Chattahoochee Tunnel

Abstract
This paper discusses the overall challenges to construct a 15,125.7 m (49,625 LF), wastewater drainage tunnel in Cobb County, Georgia by a joint venture of Gilbert Southern Corp. and S.A. Healy Co. and a construction manager Parsons, with Jacobs Associates as a subcontractor. The goal of the project is to provide wastewater retention during peak usage and is connected to a treatment facility near the Chattahoochee River. The primary component of the project is the TBM-driven hard rock tunnel. Additional works include drill and blast areas; four intake interceptors, two construction shafts and a 33.5 m (110 ft), diameter pump station shaft.

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2003
Rapid Excavation Tunneling Conference (RETC) Proceedings

Richard W. Kimball
Kiewit Construction Company

Fred B. Estep
Parsons

Dwayne E. Easterling
Jacobs Associates

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