
James Reilly MEng
Florence
senior tbm engineer
Event organised by The British Tunnelling Society
Tunnelling on the Central 1 (C1) section of HS2 Phase One that Align is delivering commenced a year ago on the 7th of May with the launch of Align’s first TBM Florence. This presentation will give a brief overview of the project and an update on progress & achievements to-date, including innovations that have been introduced to expedite progress and enhance safety performance.
Florence
senior tbm engineer
Align JV
tunnel boring machine manager
Shannon O’Keeffe is the TBM manager for both Up-Track and Down-Track Tunnels. Shannon has been on the C1 Contract since mid-2021, managing the TBM operations and tunnel back-end works. Prior to joining Bouygues Construction UK, Shannon spent 9 years working for Costain on London Power Tunnels 1, Hinkley Point C Marine Works, HS2 Enabling Works South and finally Thames Tideway East. Prior to relocating to the UK in 2012, Shannon spent over 6 years working for various Tier 1 Contractors in his native Australia.
Shannon is a graduate of Monash University in Melbourne, a chartered engineer and member of both the ICE and Engineers Australia.
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