ABU DHABI SEWERAGE SERVICES COMPANY

(ADSSC)

DESIGN GUIDELINES

SECTION 7A

STEP DEEP TUNNEL SEWER ROUTE

SAFEGUARDING

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0   INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................4 

2.0  DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS...............................................................4 

3.0   APPLICABILITY ..................................................................................................5 

3.1  SYSTEM DESCRIPTION .............................................................................5 
3.2  PROTECTION ZONES.................................................................................6 
3.3  DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES ......................................................................6 
3.4  ALLOWABLE LIMITS ...................................................................................8 
3.5  SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR SITE INVESTIGATION AND PILING
WORKS ..................................................................................................9 
4.0   ADSSC RESPONSIBILITIES............................................................................10 

5.0   DEVELOPERS SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS ..............................................10 

5.1  GENERAL REQUIEMENTS ......................................................................10 
5.2  NOI / NOC REQUIREMENTS ...................................................................10 
5.3  REQUIREMENTS BY TYPE OF REPORTS ..............................................11 
5.4  CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS.........................................................13 
6.0  ANNEXURES ...................................................................................................14 

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

The Strategic Tunnel Enhancement Programme (STEP) deep tunnel sewer

has been constructed at depths varying between 20m and 80m below ground,
therefore the impact from existing or new building developments located
above the tunnel should be minimal. However, developers for new
construction works (e.g. buildings, structures, foundations) along the tunnel
route shall be required to demonstrate to ADSSC that the new works shall not
impact the STEP deep tunnel sewer in any way.
This guideline provides the guidance for the assessment and impact of new
construction works on the deep tunnel sewer. The guideline describes the
requirements for the long-term protection of this key ADSSC asset by the
establishment of a number of “Protection Zones” and the restrictions
associated with development works within these zones. These restrictions
apply to new construction works and site investigation works (e.g. borehole
drilling) on land situated above or adjacent to the alignment of the STEP deep
tunnel sewer.
The guideline also includes a description of the responsibilities of ADSSC and
third parties such as developers / designers / contractors (known collectively
as “Developers” in the remainder of this document) and the recommended
actions to be enforced.

2.0 DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS

The following abbreviations and definitions when used in this guideline shall
have the designated meanings defined in Table 1 below.

Table 1
Term or
Definition
Abbreviation

ADSSC Abu Dhabi Sewerage Services Company defined as the authority

having jurisdiction over the STEP facilities.
Developer Any person or entity connected with the construction of the new
works.
kPa Kilopascals
Land Surveyor A land surveyor licensed to practise in the UAE.
mm millimetres
NOC No Objection Certificate. An official document which may give
permission to developers to undertake certain works.
NOI Notice of Intent. An official document describing the Developer’s
plans for new construction works.

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Table 1
Term or
Definition
Abbreviation

Qualified A Professional Engineer or Chartered Engineer or an Engineer

Person with an equivalent professional qualification that is recognised in
the UAE who is a practising civil engineer, structural engineer or
geotechnical engineer in the UAE. This is an expert (or group of
experts) who shall have the relevant qualifications, substantial
knowledge and experience in a particular subject / field to
determine whether a Developer’s submission complies with the
STEP Protection Zone requirements. The appointed person shall
have a minimum of 15 years of directly related experience and
shall be subject to the approval of ADSSC.

Protection The plan area as defined in this guideline where the limits and
Zone restrictions described herein shall apply and where any
development / construction work shall require prior approval by
ADSSC with a STEP specific NOC clearance.
STEP Strategic Tunnel Enhancement Programme, defined as the
tunnels, shafts, adits, vortex drop structures, and other ancillary
facilities that make up the deep tunnel sewer conveyance
system.

3.0 APPLICABILITY
3.1 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

The Protection Zone requirements described in this guideline apply to the deep
tunnel sewer component of STEP; the link sewers and the PS-01 pump station
have separate protection requirements and are not described in this guideline

The STEP deep tunnel sewer is a large gravity driven sewer approximately 42
km long which starts at the MPS3 pumping station in the Karama St. area and
ends at the terminal pump station PS-01 at Al Wathba. The depth of the tunnel
varies from approximately 20m to 80m below ground and the internal diameter
of the tunnel ranges from 4 metres to 5.5 metres.

The tunnel structure consists of a composite system comprising a precast

concrete segmental lining (PCSL) and an internal corrosion protection lining
(CPL). The PCSL provided the initial ground support during excavation and is
the primary structural lining for the tunnel, i.e. this lining supports all the
permanent loads from the ground, the ground water and any imposed loads.
The CPL comprises a cast-in-place concrete lining together with a high-density
polyethylene (HDPE) membrane anchored to the cast-in-place concrete. A
cross section through the tunnel is shown in Figure SR1, attached.

Ancillary structures located along the deep tunnel sewer route include shafts,

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adits, and vortex drop structures associated with the STEP deep tunnel
sewerage system.

3.2 PROTECTION ZONES

The Protection Zones apply to developments and site investigation works both
above and below ground in the vicinity of the tunnel.

This technical assessment included predicted stress redistributions due to

construction activities adjacent to the deep tunnel, interaction mechanics
between two adjacent side-by-side tunnels, loading / unloading principles of soil
mechanics and associated stress changes around the tunnels.

The Protection Zones for the STEP deep tunnel sewer are defined as follows:

 Protection Zone 1: An 18 metre wide zone centred over the STEP deep
tunnel sewer or ancillary structures. This zone width applies along the
entire tunnel route. The 18 metre width requires a net clearance of at least
one tunnel diameter on each side of the tunnel.
 Protection Zone 2: A 42 metre wide zone centred over the STEP deep
tunnel sewer or ancillary structures. This zone width applies along the
entire tunnel route and includes the first zone width. The 42 metre width
requires a net clearance of at least three tunnel diameters on each side of
the tunnel.
 Protection Zone 3: A 200 metre wide zone centred over the STEP deep
tunnel sewer or ancillary structures. This zone width applies along the
entire tunnel route and encompasses the first and second zones.
This zone places restrictions on blasting and dewatering activities. A 100
metre clear distance centred over the STEP tunnel is a reasonably
acceptable minimal boundary threshold for blasting activities and deep well
dewatering.
The three zones are illustrated in Figure SR-2 attached.

3.3 DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES

Development activities are those construction activities which, when carried out
in the vicinity of the STEP deep tunnel sewer, could potentially cause damage
to the tunnel.

All proposals for the development of new construction works and site
investigation works within Protection Zone 1 and Protection Zone 2 shall be
subject to the review and approval of ADSSC / Engineer. Each development
proposal shall be treated on its individual merits and subject to the requirements
described herein.

3.3.1 Protection Zone 1 – Prohibited Development Activities

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In Protection Zone 1, the following development activities are prohibited:

 Installation of boreholes or wells whether for site investigation work or for
permanent use.
 Installation or removal of sheet piles, driven concrete or steel piles for piled
foundations, bored piles for piled foundations, deep
foundations/basements, ground anchors, horizontal tie-backs, tunnels,
shafts or other underground structures.
 Use of explosives.
As a general rule, new buildings or facilities will not be allowed to be
constructed directly over the STEP deep tunnel sewer.

3.3.2 Protection Zone 2 – Restricted Development Activities

In Protection Zone 2, the following activities are restricted and shall be
reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Note those activities marked with * are
prohibited in the first zone:
 * Installation of boreholes or wells whether for site investigations or for
permanent use.
 * Installation or removal of sheet piles, driven concrete or steel piles for
piled foundations, bored piles for piled foundations, deep
foundations/basements, ground anchors, horizontal tie-backs, tunnels,
shafts or other underground structures.
 * Use of explosives.
 At the Maqta Creek crossing, dredging of river or canal beds and the
anchoring of vessels with displacement (laden) weight of more than 20
tonnes.
 Construction of new or temporary developments such as sheds, shelters,
underground passageways, utilities (services) railways, scaffolding or
other new structures.
 Excavation of trenches, pits, the carrying out of earthworks and backfilling
or the shifting or pushing of earth or soil from one area to another. This
includes site investigation trial pits.
 Storing or placing or causing or allowing the storage or placement of any
goods, materials or any solid, liquid or gaseous matter or substance.
 Dewatering works causing permanent or temporary draw-down of the
water-table and / or where there is the potential for the migration of
contaminants in solution in groundwater.
 Heavy construction equipment, such as dozers, cranes, trucks, will be
allowed to encroach within the first zone provided that full time supervision
by suitably qualified persons is provided by the Developer.

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Any excavations approved by ADSSC within Protection Zone 2 shall be fully

supported at all times to prevent soil collapse.
For Developer’s proposals involving any of the above development activities in
Protection Zone 2, an application for an exemption to these restrictions shall
be submitted to ADSSC in writing by a Qualified Person on behalf of the
Developer.

3.3.3 Protection Zone 3 – Restricted Development Activities

In Protection Zone 3, the following development activities restrictions apply:
 Use of explosives is prohibited.
 Piling works: Use of rock chisels, piles driven by percussive methods, and
use of vibratory methods to install or extract sheet piles shall not be
permitted unless the specific allowable limits provided in Table 2 are met.
 Dewatering: Temporary dewatering shall not cause a decrease in
hydrostatic pressure more than 50kPa above the tunnel. Permanent
dewatering shall not be allowed.
All prohibited and restricted development activities are listed in Table 3
attached, with further descriptions.

3.4 ALLOWABLE LIMITS

Where prohibited or restricted works cannot be avoided within Protection Zone

1, the Developer’s Qualified Person (QP) shall propose and undertake all
measures necessary to minimise the impact of the works on the STEP deep
tunnel sewer to ADSSC’s satisfaction.
In all situations, the specific allowable limits shown in Table 2 below shall apply
to the STEP deep tunnel sewer and ancillary structures.
TABLE 2
STEP Deep Tunnel Sewer Protection Zone Allowable Limits
No. Item Limit Remark
1 Maximum induced crack width in 0.1 mm crack Both
STEP deep tunnel sewer or width segmental
associated structure1 lining and
the CPL
shall be
assessed.

2 Imposed uniformly distributed load 20 kPa Vertical

on STEP deep tunnel sewer or average load
associated structure1 loading

3 Resultant peak particle velocity 15

“down the hole” 2 mm/second

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4 Maximum temporary decrease in 50 kPa

hydrostatic pressure2

5 No pile, anchorage, foundation or

well shall be driven or constructed
within a distance of 6m in any
direction from the STEP deep tunnel
sewer or any ancillary structure.

Notes:
1
Because the HDPE liner and restricted access to the tunnel prohibits physical
measurement of cracks in the tunnel, such induced cracking is not expected to be
measured. The QP is required to calculate expected crack widths based on available
information and provide the calculations to ADSSC for review.
2
This item should be both calculated (based on the expected construction works) by the
QP prior to beginning work and measured using instrumentation during the construction.
Both the calculation of impact and the measured impact are to be provided for review by
ADSSC.
Depending on the nature, the extent and possible severity of the impact of the
proposed development works on STEP deep tunnel sewer or ancillary
structures, ADSSC maintains the right to enhance or relax the specific
allowable limits in Table 2.

3.5 SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR SITE INVESTIGATION AND PILING

WORKS

The drilling of boreholes for site investigation works and the installation of piles
is prohibited within Protection Zone 1.
Where site investigation and piling works are permitted by ADSSC with the
Protection Zone 2, the Developer shall undertake the following risk mitigation
measures when undertaking the works:
 Drilling of boreholes or pile installation within Protection Zone 2 shall be
subject to the verification of the borehole / pile co-ordinates by ADSSC.
 The location of the STEP tunnels and underground structures shall be
identified and marked up on site for inspection by ADSSC before the
Developer commences any borehole or pile.
 Piles shall not be installed by percussive or displacement methods.
 Frequent checks on boreholes / pile vertical alignment shall be carried out
during installation.
 Boreholes / piles shall be driven to the pre-determined depths to control
penetration.
 All the drilled boreholes shall be backfilled with cement-bentonite slurry
upon completion.

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 Full time supervision shall be provided by suitably qualified persons

provided by the Developer.
The above provisions apply to any marine drilling / piling activity on the Maqta
Creek within Protection Zone 2.

4.0 ADSSC RESPONSIBILITIES

ADSSC shall review the NOI submittals, issue NOCs (or rejections) for the
development with respect to the STEP facilities.

5.0 DEVELOPERS SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

5.1 GENERAL REQUIEMENTS

All Developers for any construction works that are planned to be within the
STEP deep tunnel sewer Protection Zones shall be required to submit a Notice
of Intent (NOI) and seek a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from ADSSC a
minimum of three (3) months in advance of the commencement of the proposed
works.

Any NOC issued by ADSSC shall not relieve the Developer of its responsibility
to protect the STEP deep tunnel sewer and ancillary structures from damage.

Developers shall engage a Qualified Person to carry out an engineering

assessment of the impact on the STEP facilities of the proposed development
works that will be located in either Protection Zones 1 or 2. All submittal reports
shall be endorsed by the Qualified Person.

The Qualified Person may consult with ADSSC / Engineer on any requirement
related to the STEP protection zones before making any formal application for
approval. Such preliminary consultation or submission of plans shall not be
taken as approval or disapproval of the proposed development or be construed
as having the agreement of ADSSC.

Drawings shall show the location of development works in relation to the STEP
facilities and shall clearly indicate limits of each of the Protection Zones.

5.2 NOI / NOC REQUIREMENTS

Where a proposed development encroaches or may encroach into any of the

STEP protection zones, the Developer shall submit the following documents,
endorsed by the Qualified Person, to ADSSC Asset Management Division as part
of the Notice of Intent (NOI) process:
 Construction Impact Assessment Report (CIAR), see requirements below.
 Relevant drawings including plans, sections indicating horizontal and vertical
distances in relation to the STEP deep tunnel sewer, depicting the planned
works which shall include but not be limited to:

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 Topography and ground feature details

 Cadastral lot information
 Cadastral coordinates of ground instrumentation positions with offset
distance from STEP tunnels / underground structures, including a list of
instruments to be checked
 Location plans showing boreholes / pile drilling positions. If raker piles are
to be drilled, toes of the raker piles shall be set back in order not to
encroach into Protection Zone 1.
 Where restricted activities are planned in Protection Zone 2, a certified
survey plan shall be provided to show the exact location of items
 Instrumentation and ground / structure monitoring proposals
 Construction Method Statement
 Detailed schedule for the proposed works.
The documents to be submitted shall address all development and construction
activities. ADSSC will not issue the NOC if the Developer has failed to properly
demonstrate that the development will not impact the STEP facilities.
If the Developer has demonstrated to the satisfaction of ADSSC, that the
proposed works comply with the Protection Zone requirements, a NOC will be
issued to the Developer.

5.3 REQUIREMENTS BY TYPE OF REPORTS

The following is a description of the minimum submission requirements.

5.3.1 Construction Impact Assessment Report (CIAR)

The following items shall be included in the Construction Impact Assessment
Report (CIAR)
 A detailed examination of the ground conditions, including laboratory tests,
water levels, borehole logs, profiles etc.
 Predicted impacts on STEP deep tunnel sewer and associated structures such
as loads transferred, deflections of structures, vibration levels, settlement or
heave impacts. All details must be submitted together with calculations at all
relevant stages of the construction works.
 Sensitivity analysis for items such as variations in soil parameters,
construction tolerances etc.
 Risk assessment of the probability and severity of any damage to STEP
caused by the development works together with any risk mitigation measures
(underpinning, grouting, use of low vibration equipment etc.).
Following review of the CIAR, ADSSC may require additional analyses, refined
assessments, etc.

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5.3.2 Instrumentation and Monitoring Proposals

Instrumentation and monitoring (I&M) proposals endorsed by the Developer’s
Qualified Person shall be submitted to ADSSC. The I&M proposals are required
for the purpose of detecting, measuring and recording any ground movement,
changes in groundwater pressure, vibration impact on the STEP deep tunnel
sewer that may be caused by Developer’s construction activities.
The I&M proposals shall be comprehensive and intended to monitor the
behaviour of the existing STEP system and the ground adjacent to it. The number
and type of ground instruments to be provided shall be appropriate to the ground
conditions. The Developer’s Qualified Person shall seek prior approval from
ADSSC / Engineer to install instruments inside Protection Zone 1 and Protection
Zone 2.
The following shall be included as a minimum in the I&M proposals:
 Layout plans relevant cross sections relative to the deep tunnel sewer.
 Details of instruments, such as type, function of instrument, depth of
installation, layout, extent and number of instruments required.
 Frequency of monitoring including frequency of submitting the results to
ADSSC during construction.
 Calibration certificates for instruments to be used.
 Trigger levels and action plans in the event that trigger levels are reached or
exceeded.
 The instruments to be used include inclinometers, piezometers, water
standpipes and settlement / heave markers.
 Vibration measuring techniques such as down-the-hole seismographs will be
required if the work is likely to impart any vibration to the deep tunnel sewer.
Transducers placed on the ground surface will not be accepted (refer to Figure
SR-3).
Copies of the initial readings shall be submitted to ADSSC prior to the
commencement of the construction work. Monitoring shall continue until the
works are completed and the surrounding ground has stabilised.

5.3.3 Construction Method Statement

The following items shall be included in the Construction Method Statement:
 Layout plan detailing the location of the works relative to the STEP deep
tunnel sewer.
 Step-by-step sequence and method of carrying out all construction activities in
each work phase, including details of construction equipment, temporary
works, ground treatment (e.g. use of compressed air, freezing, dewatering
etc.).

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 Specific risk analysis (hazard analysis) for each activity identifying the possible
risks posed to the STEP deep tunnel sewer and the proposed mitigation
measures.
ADSSC shall reserve the right to request further investigations or surveys for
development works that is considered to be high risk to the STEP deep tunnel
sewer.

5.3.4 Certified Survey Plan

Survey plans shall be completed and endorsed by a licensed land surveyor after
conducting a physical geometric survey of the applicable area. The plans shall
indicate the scale, existing contours, alignments, chainages, coordinates, levels
and reserve lines of STEP facilities. It shall indicate the property lines and
outlines of existing structures, in relation to STEP.

5.3.5 Amendment Plan

If any of the works deviate from the approved plan, an Amendment Plan shall be
submitted to ADSSC by the Qualified Person. The Amendment Plan shall include
a description of the deviation and an updated CIAR, I&M proposal and
construction method statement. Developers will not be allowed to commence or
continue with work until the Amendment Plan has been reviewed and approved by
ADSSC / Engineer

5.4 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

ADSSC will issue permission to commence work in writing upon approval of the
relevant documents described above, including the ground monitoring baseline
results.
The necessary protection measures shall be in place prior to commencement of
the development works. These measures shall prevent damage to the function,
durability and structural integrity of STEP facilities.
During construction, the development works shall be continually supervised by the
Developer’s Qualified Person. Monitoring of instrumentation shall be undertaken
throughout construction of the works. The monitoring results shall be analysed
and trends established. Continuous evaluation of the risks and associated
mitigation measures shall be undertaken as described and agreed in the NOC.
Continuous monitoring of the impacts of the work on STEP facilities is required.
Record documents shall be submitted to ADSSC at the intervals approved.
The Qualified Person shall take appropriate immediate action(s) if the actual work
method deviates from the approved work method or if monitoring trigger levels are
reached. The Qualified Person shall inform ADSSC immediately should these
events occur and shall communicate the actions proposed.
If it becomes apparent that damage to STEP facilities is likely or has actually
occurred, ADSSC shall have the authority to suspend the works until the
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and repair any damage actually caused. Any verbal suspension order issued by
ADSSC shall be confirmed in writing by ADSSC within 24 hours.

6.0 ANNEXURES

1. Figure SR-1 – Typical STEP Tunnel Section

2. Figure SR-2 – Protection Zone Definition

3. Figure SR-3 – Placement of Vibration Monitoring Transducers

4. Table 3 - Prohibited and restricted activities in tunnel protection zones

1- Figure SR-1 – Typical STEP Tunnel Section

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2- Figure SR-2 – Protection Zone Definition

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3- Figure SR3 – Placement of Vibration Monitoring Transducers

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Table 3 - Prohibited and restricted activities in tunnel protection zones

Protection Protection Zone 3
Potential Zone 1 Protection Zone 2 (9-21m) (21-100m)
Activity (0-9m) (restricted – case by case assessment) (allowed with
(prohibited) restrictions)
1.Subsurface Restricted. A case by case assessment shall be Allowed with the
exploration (i.e. required including but not limited to the followings: following
boreholes, restrictions:
wells), piling 1) Load bearing piles shall be debonded.
works (i.e. 2) Stability of the ground shall be ensured by the Use of rock chisels,
sheet piles, use of casing and/or drilling as appropriate. use of piles driven
raker piles, pile 3) Use of piles driven by percussive methods shall by percussive, and
foundations, Not allowed not be acceptable. use methods of
pile groups) 4) Use of rock chisels shall not be acceptable. vibratory methods to
5) Use of vibratory methods to install or extract install or extract
sheet piles is prohibited. sheet piles shall not
6) For diaphragm wall excavation near to the First be acceptable
Zone, the panel size shall not exceed 3m in unless the applied
width. limits criteria in
Table 2 are met.
2. Tunnelling Restricted. A case by case assessment shall be
adjacent to required including but not limited to the followings:
STEP tunnel
1) Center to center distance between the two
tunnels shall not be less than 2.5 diameter of
the larger tunnel.
2) The STEP tunnel adjacent to the future
proposed tunnel excavation shall be checked
against the applied limits criteria listed in Table
2.
Refer to “6.
3) The design and construction of future adjacent
Blasting”.
tunnel shall ensure adequate factor of safety
Not allowed Refer to “7.
against uplift, basal heave and material failure.
Dewatering”.
4) The groundwater level, pore water pressures
and ground movements shall be adequately
monitored during construction and
decommissioning in order not to cause damage
to STEP tunnels.
5) Grouting work near to the First Zone shall
ensure that no drilling or grouting shall intrude
into the First Zone.
6) For rock reinforcement provisions around future
tunnel, refer to “4. Ground anchors, bolts, and
tie backs”.
3. Excavation
works (i.e.
Refer to “6.
foundation
Restricted. A case by case assessment shall be Blasting”.
works,
Not allowed required. The applied limits criteria listed in Table 2 Refer to “7.
basements,
shall be considered. Dewatering”.
propped deep
excavations,
open pits, etc.)

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Protection Protection Zone 3 (21-
Potential Zone 1 Protection Zone 2 (9-21m) 100m)
Activity (0-9m) (restricted – case by case assessment) (allowed with
(prohibited) restrictions)
4. Restricted. A case by case assessment shall
Ground be required. The applied limits criteria listed in
anchors, bolts Not allowed Table 2 shall be considered. Intrusion of fixed Allowed
and tie backs length of any anchor, bolt, cable or tie-back into
the First Zone is prohibited.
5.
New buildings,
surface
surcharge,
imposed loads Restricted. A case by case assessment shall
(i.e. be required. The intensity of uniformly
earthworks, Not allowed distributed vertical imposed load shall not Allowed
materials exceed 20kPa. The applied limits criteria listed
stockpiling, in Table 2 shall be considered.
storage,
temporary
developments,
etc.)
6.
Blasting with
Not allowed Not allowed Not allowed
explosive
material
Allowed with the
following restrictions:
1) Permanent
dewatering shall not
be allowed.
2) Temporary
dewatering shall not
cause a decrease in
hydrostatic pressure
change more than
50kPa above the
tunnel. The applied
limits criteria listed in
7.
Not allowed Not allowed Table 2 shall be
Dewatering
referred.
3) The groundwater
level, pore water
pressures and ground
movements shall be
adequately monitored
in construction and
afterwards until the
drawdown is
reinstated. Dewatering
shall not cause any
damage to the STEP
tunnels.

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Protection Protection Zone 3
Potential Zone 1 Protection Zone 2 (9-21m) (21-100m)
Activity (0-9m) (restricted – case by case assessment) (allowed with
(prohibited) restrictions)
8.
Dredging of the
Maqta canal
Allowed with the following restrictions:
bed, anchoring
Not allowed The applied limits criteria listed in Table 2 shall be Allowed
of vessels with
satisfied.
displacement
weight of more
than 20 tons
 
NOTES:

1. STEP link sewers, connections to deep sewer tunnel and Odour control facilities
(OCF) are exempted from the above listed criteria.

2. The diameter (D) shall be taken as 6 meters.

3. Verticality tolerance of piles or diaphragm walls shall be considered by contractors

in order not to infringe the protection zones.

4. Tips of raker piles shall not be allowed to encroach on the protection zones.
 
 
 
 

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