Field Trip 7 - Exkursion der Bodenseetagung
Brenner Base Tunnel: The Wolf construction lot and the Padastertal disposal site
Ulrich Burger, Georg Orsi
The excavation of the Brenner Base Tunnel is divided into multiple construction lots. The Wolf II lot includes, besides the 3.5 km access tunnel, the excavation of the first stretch of the exploratory tunnel towards the Brenner. Besides a general overview of the Brenner Base Tunnel, there will be a presentation and a tour of the finished Wolf access tunnel, of the excavation work on the exploratory tunnel, and the large spoil disposal site in the Padastertal valley with spoil piles that are up to 70 m high.
1/2 day excursion
Physical requirements:
We will have short walks up to one hour on forest roads and trails.
Equipment:
Good footwear and rain equipment is mandatory. Safety equipment for the tunnel provided by BBT-SE. Bring a packed lunch.
Transportation:
By bus, from and to Innsbruck
Number of participants:
minimum 15, maximum 20
Departure:
25.09.2016 9:00 . Innsbruck, Bus parking area behind SOWI building
Return:
25.09.2016 14:00. Innsbruck, Bus parking area behind SOWI building
Fees:
30 €