Project description
The People’s Government of the Guangdong Province plans to build a sea-crossing link between Shenzhen and Shongshan. The new link will shorten the commuting distance of two economic circles sitting on the east and west shores of the Pearl River. The connection has a length of 24 km, has 4 lanes in both directions and starts at a new artificial island south of the Shenzhen airport. The immersed tunnel possesses 2 traffic tubes and a central gallery with a total width of 46 m and a length of 5.25 km.
Scope of work
The TEC scope of services covered the integral design of the immersed tunnel and the artificial islands. The following items were prepared by TEC and were included in the competition documents:
- Architectural design and landscaping
- Structural safety and foundation design
- Mechanical and electrical installations
- Life safety
- Construction methodology and schedule
- Construction cost estimate
Client
Advanced Work Office for the Shen-Zhong Link Project
In co-operation with
Guangdong Highway Reconnaissance Planning Design Institute (GDDI) and Information Based Architecture (IBA)
Type of project
Country
China
Location
Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhongshan
Project duration
2015-2016
Project phase
Preliminary design
Construction cost
€ 4.150.000.000