What is the environmental impact of trenchless construction?

The execution of microtunneling and trenchless techniques applies methods that significantly reduce the environmental impact compared to traditional open-pit excavation.

Main environmental benefits:

  • Less ground disturbance
    Intervention is limited to the inlet and outlet wells, thus preserving the natural soil structure.

  • Protection of sensitive ecosystems
    Particularly important in jobs such as submarine emissaries, where the disturbance of fauna and flora is minimized.

  • Reduction of emissions and noise pollution
    By reducing the use of heavy machinery on the surface, CO₂ emissions, dust generation and noise level are reduced.

  • Reduced waste generation
    Only the materials required for tunnel installation are extracted, reducing debris management and transportation.

At Eurohinca, our trenchless construction sites follow sustainability criteria aligned with guidelines such as those established by the European Environment Agency (EEA).