SWECO criticizes Norconsult’s risk analysis for Suduroy Tunnel in Norway

The international consultancy firm SWECO has issued a critical assessment of the risk analysis underlying the cost estimation for the Suduroy Tunnel.

According to SWECO, the solution proposed by Norconsult, the firm responsible for the tunnel design, is not acceptable and does not meet the requirements set by Norwegian safety standards regarding a zero-vision approach. The firm also suggests that Norconsult is deliberately selecting examples of incidents involving fire to reach a predetermined conclusion.

Furthermore, SWECO points out that Norconsult’s proposal is significantly cheaper than typically required for a tunnel of such length. This raises concerns about safety features that should be included, such as an evacuation tunnel, safety rooms, or an escape route behind a fire wall.

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