The two holy mosques expansion

The Two Holy Mosques Expansion

Overview

Tunnels & Culverts Connecting Electrical Substations at Makkah Central Area (TCES) Project Phase-I, Package 1. The project includes the construction, engineering, and commissioning of over 3.2 km of tunnels using advanced TBM technology to connect key infrastructure under Makkah.
The Two Holy Mosques Expansion
📍 Location: Makkah, Saudi Arabia
📅 Duration: 2023 - 2025
👷‍♂️ Client: Ministry of Finance – Saudi Bin Lidan Group
💵 Contract Value: 600 Million SR

Key Features

  • Construction of 3241 meters of circular tunnels
  • Line 2B.2: 1968 meters, Line 3: 1273 meters
  • Internal diameter: 6.6 meters
  • Includes launching, receiving, connection, and ventilation shafts
  • Executed using TBM (Tunnel Boring Machines) with segmental concrete lining
  • Use of 2 Tunnel Boring Machines
  • Survey, engineering, integration, testing & commissioning included