Logiventures delivers tunnel boring machines

A complex, high-precision logistical operation was recently executed by Logiventures, a subsidiary of the Hayleys Advantis Group, when it delivered two tunnel boring machines to the Uma Oya multi-purpose development project.

The two tunnel boring machines will be deployed to drill 22 kilometres of tunnel for the Uma Oya project, which will generate hydro power and irrigate farm lands in the Moneragala, Badulla and Ampara districts.

"This logistical operation has set a new benchmark for specialised cargo logistics handling by a Sri Lankan company," said Director of Logiventures (Pvt) Ltd, Janitha Jayanetti.

"It required the formation of a dedicated team of experts, the modification of transporters and re-working of containers to accommodate units that were above permitted sizes, the enforcement of special safety precautions, pre-delivery route surveys and transportation under police escort, in view of the dimensions of the cargo," he said.