Panama Canal Expansion Dredging
PANAMA CANAL EXPANSION DREDGING Presented by: Rogelio A.Gordon W. Executive Manager Dredging Division Panama Canal
Where are we located
The Panama Canal Main components
Atlantic Ocean
Gatun Locks Gatun Dam
Gatun Lake
Madden Dam
Gaillard Cut
Madden Lake
Pedro Miguel Locks
Miraflores Lake Miraflores Locks
Miraflores Spillway
Pacific Ocean
Longitudinal Profile of the Panama Canal
GAILLARD CUT MIRAFLORES LAKE GATUN LAKE
ATLANTIC OCEAN
Elev = 25.9 M
Elev = 16.5 M
PACIFIC OCEAN
GATUN LOCKS
PEDRO MIGUEL LOCKS
MIRAFLORES LOCKS
Canal Excavation Summary
1882-1895 60(23) French effort
1904-1914 201
1914-1986 271 70
1954-2014 394
2008-2014 545 151
123
178 U.S. construction
Landslides (postconstruction)
Improvement projects
Canal Expansion
Widening Efforts
to 715 ft
2003 - 2014
to 630 ft
1994 - 2001
From 300 ft to 500 ft
1955 - 1971
Deepening Efforts Year 1953 1967 1976 2005 2014
40 ft 45 ft 48 ft 51 ft 55 ft
Referred to 85 ft Mean Lake Level
Canal Expansion Program Components 25 M m3 Atlantic Pospanamax Locks Deepening and widening Atlantic entrance
Increase of the maximum operating level of Gatun Lake 26.7 m
27.1 m
Pacific Postpanamax Locks
10 M m3
Gatun Lake widening and deepening and widening of Gaillard Cut navigation channels (26.5Mm3)
Deepening & Widening Pacific Entrance
Disposal Sites Potential Barge Disposal (17.3 Mm³) Potential Barge Disposal (32 Mm³)
Gatun Locks
Disposal sites
Gatun Lake
Potential Barge Disposal (42.2 Mm³)
Baseline studies Evaluation of existing environmental conditions Technical Factors (site preparation, use, and material transportation methods) Environmental Impacts Mitigation and environmental monitoring requirements Gamboa
Frijoles Barge Disposal (11 Mm³) Trinidad Barge Disposal (20 Mm³)
Potential Barge Disposal (22.3 Mm³)
Designated Cutter Suction Dredge Disposal
Pedro Miguel Locks Miraflores Locks
Tabernilla Barge Disposal Full Designated Cutter Suction Dredge Disposal
Balboa
HIGH ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS Environmental Requirements: Environmental Impact Studies and Enforcing Resolutions Panamanian Laws and Regulations Panama Canal Authority Standards Multilateral Development Banks Requirements Public Participation Environmental and Health & Safety Aspects Addressed: Noise and Vibrations Air Quality Water Management Awareness Training Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Erosion and Sedimentation Control Wildlife Rescue Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene Cultural Resources Protection
Questions?
Where are we located
The Panama Canal Main components
Atlantic Ocean
Gatun Locks Gatun Dam
Gatun Lake
Madden Dam
Gaillard Cut
Madden Lake
Pedro Miguel Locks
Miraflores Lake Miraflores Locks
Miraflores Spillway
Pacific Ocean
Longitudinal Profile of the Panama Canal
GAILLARD CUT MIRAFLORES LAKE GATUN LAKE
ATLANTIC OCEAN
Elev = 25.9 M
Elev = 16.5 M
PACIFIC OCEAN
GATUN LOCKS
PEDRO MIGUEL LOCKS
MIRAFLORES LOCKS
Canal Excavation Summary
1882-1895 60(23) French effort
1904-1914 201
1914-1986 271 70
1954-2014 394
2008-2014 545 151
123
178 U.S. construction
Landslides (postconstruction)
Improvement projects
Canal Expansion
Widening Efforts
to 715 ft
2003 - 2014
to 630 ft
1994 - 2001
From 300 ft to 500 ft
1955 - 1971
Deepening Efforts Year 1953 1967 1976 2005 2014
40 ft 45 ft 48 ft 51 ft 55 ft
Referred to 85 ft Mean Lake Level
Canal Expansion Program Components 25 M m3 Atlantic Pospanamax Locks Deepening and widening Atlantic entrance
Increase of the maximum operating level of Gatun Lake 26.7 m
27.1 m
Pacific Postpanamax Locks
10 M m3
Gatun Lake widening and deepening and widening of Gaillard Cut navigation channels (26.5Mm3)
Deepening & Widening Pacific Entrance
Disposal Sites Potential Barge Disposal (17.3 Mm³) Potential Barge Disposal (32 Mm³)
Gatun Locks
Disposal sites
Gatun Lake
Potential Barge Disposal (42.2 Mm³)
Baseline studies Evaluation of existing environmental conditions Technical Factors (site preparation, use, and material transportation methods) Environmental Impacts Mitigation and environmental monitoring requirements Gamboa
Frijoles Barge Disposal (11 Mm³) Trinidad Barge Disposal (20 Mm³)
Potential Barge Disposal (22.3 Mm³)
Designated Cutter Suction Dredge Disposal
Pedro Miguel Locks Miraflores Locks
Tabernilla Barge Disposal Full Designated Cutter Suction Dredge Disposal
Balboa
HIGH ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS Environmental Requirements: Environmental Impact Studies and Enforcing Resolutions Panamanian Laws and Regulations Panama Canal Authority Standards Multilateral Development Banks Requirements Public Participation Environmental and Health & Safety Aspects Addressed: Noise and Vibrations Air Quality Water Management Awareness Training Solid and Hazardous Waste Management Erosion and Sedimentation Control Wildlife Rescue Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene Cultural Resources Protection
Questions?
