Barbados's First Microtunneling Project The Barbados Water Authority envisioned the future need of their West Indian island nation. Barbados is located approximately 1000 miles (1600 km) north of the equator and west of the Lesser Antilles. The country has experienced rapid growth and increased development. Tourism, sugar and molasses dominate the economy. The Barbados Water Authority's South Coast Project includes the expansion and modernization of the waste water collections systems. DENLOK jacking pipe has been used extensively on the project, with good results. Stephen Lindo, Engineer In Charge, Barbados Water Authority - Numerous sizes of DENLOK were used on this project with the largest being DN750 - 30" ( 750 mm) X 2 meters. |
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