Canal Expansion Program

Program Description

The program consists in the construction of two new sets of locks - one on the Pacific and one on the Atlantic side of the Canal. Each lock will have three chambers and each chamber will have three water reutilization basins.

The program also entails the widening and deepening of existing navigational channels in Gatun Lake and the deepening of Culebra Cut.

In order to open a new 6.1 km-long access channel to connect the Pacific locks and the Culebra Cut, four dry excavation projects will be executed.

Relevant Dates

Referendum:
22-October-06
Funds Availability:
December-06
Estimated Termination Date:
2014
   

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Market Surveys

Market Survey for a Training Course on Inspection of Construction of Earth and Rockfill Dams

The Panama Canal Authority (ACP) seeks the services of a specialized consulting/training contractor experienced in all procedures, inspection techniques and phases related to the construction of earth and rockfill dams.  The contractor shall prepare and provide a training course targeted for ACP technical personnel illustrating attendees not only the basic construction methods but the different field complications that can occur during the construction process and explore alternate solutions for them.

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Market Research for Prototype Hydraulic Cylinder for Semi-submersible Operation

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