Presentation of SMS: Sandbukta-Moss-Såstad By Jarle Rasmussen

Trygve Sørbø Kvarme Prosjektleder offentlig plan Planning Manager

Ingunn Biørnstad Rådgiver Ytre miljø Environmental Manager

Nina Kjønigsen Kommunikasjonsansvarlig Communications Manager

Jan Nondal Prosjekteringsleder Engineering Manager

Ivar Berge Kommunikasjonsrådgiver Communications Advisor

Jarle Midjås Rasmussen Prosjektsjef Project Manager

The SMS Team

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The SMS Project

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• 10 km of new, double-track line through Moss and Rygge

• Two new tunnels:

‒ 2,7 km double tracked tunnel underneath Moss

‒ 2,3 km double tracked tunnel from station to Carlberg

• New Moss station with a 800m long station area

Plans and progression

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• Archeological excavation: May-October 2017+2018

• Preparatory work: 2017 - 2019

• Construction start: Fall, 2019

• Train operation: Dec 2024

• Estimated project finish: 2025

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Access to Sandbukta, north of Moss

Sandbukta, north of Moss city center

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Construction pit/culvert, downtown Moss

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• Because of the ground conditions it will be necessary to dig a pit and then cast a concrete tunnel north of the new station

• Length: Approx. 400-450m • Width: Approx. 45m • Depth: 18-30m

Map of pit with culvert, approx. 420 meters long

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An internal cross section of the area inside the central culvert, Moss

Houses to be demolished in Moss and Rygge

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• Approx. 72 homes • 13 business buildings • 2 farms

• = Approx. 87 buildings in total

to be demolished in Moss and Rygge

Moss Station – a new meeting place

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• 4 platforms to the south of tunnel

• Indoor bike hotel and waiting area

• Easy access to public transportation

• Easy access for pedestrians and bikes, “kiss&ride”

• Cafés and shops

Track layout, Moss station

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100 m 250 m

Rygge

Ski

2B

4A 4B

3B3A

2A

1A 1B

100 m 250 m

Havnspor 1

Havnspor 2

New Moss station and infrastructure

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View from upper area, new Moss station

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Bridge for bikes and pedestrians

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Station area facing south towards Kleberget

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The Carlberg tunnel in Rygge

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Larkollveien in

Rygge

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SMS challenges: EPC substructure contract

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• Ground conditions

• Construction work in a city • Construction work in a

protected landscape area

Challenging ground conditions • Areas of solid rock varies greatly, and there are areas of quick

clay and loose soil • These are moraine sediments from the ice age • Necessary to stabilize ground with cement/lime • Important to minimize risk for mudslides and structural damage

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So far, there has been approximately 450 different site drillings in Moss, allowing us to study soil samples, variations in ground and water pore balance.

Site drillings are necessary and essential

Ground variations, measuring distance to solid rock in the station area

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Geo-technical and geological challenges Using sheet piling and lime/cement stabilizers

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Carlberg, Rygge

Station area, Moss

Building/ casting the new culvert

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Building in a city

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Important environmental challenges for the project, Sandbukta-Moss-Såstad • Construction work in a city – noise, dust, transport of masses, lots of

people and traffic in this area

• Excavation of polluted soil near the sea/water – Risk: emission of pollutants

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• Construction traffic through an important open-air recreational area (Mosseskogen) – demands measures and consideration

• Construction in some of Norway’s most valuable farmland-areas – need to rebuild and return construction areas and old tracks back to new farm land

• Construction work through a landscape protection area (Verne kloster) – demands for special considerations and results

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Important environmental challenges for the project, Sandbukta-Moss-Såstad

About Verne Kloster land protection area • The County Governor

has specific demands when it comes to construction work and completion of projects in the Verne kloster land protection area.

• Bane NOR demands that all government requirements are followed and respected by the contractor.

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About Verne kloster land protection area (cont.)

• Land protection areas are locations which receive protection through law because of their recognized natural, ecological or cultural values

• The purpose is to preserve the manor-like landscape with existing trees, buildings, stone fences, etc.

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Communication and information is key • Building a railroad through a

city affects everyone who lives and work there.

• In Moss, the political debate has taken almost 30 years.

• This project will demand 87 properties and homes, it will cause noise and dust and demanding traffic situations for many years.

• Information and communication is key!

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Thank you for your attention!