Force Main Receiving Shaft
(Microtunnel entry shaft)

Overview of site as freeze pipes are being installed.

Overview of shaft shortly after freeze-down commenced.

Overview of freeze plants and manifold system.

Top view of shaft during excavation using a "core barrel" drill method
for drilling the entire 13-ft. diameter at once.

Top view of shaft, walls covered with insulation and shaft ready for microtunnel
machine preparation.