Cairo Metro Line 3


Phase 2

Client:

  • National Authority for Tunnels

Main contractor:

  • Egyptian French joint venture for Cairo metro line 3

Construction period:

  • 2011 – 2014

Phase  description:

  • This phase extends from Abbassia square to Haroun St. with a length of 7.7 k.m, Four underground stations to be put into service.
  • Bauer was awarded to execute the Diaphragm Wall & Ground Water control works of the four stations
  • The stations are located in Cairo Fair, Stadium, Koleyet Al Banat and Al-Ahram

Scope of Work:

  • Diaphragm walls 88,000 m2 with depth form 35 to 52 m, thickness 80cm to 100 cm.
  • 4 circular shafts up to 52 m deep.
  • 68 Barrettes.
  • Soft gel plug 4500 m3 of treated sand.