Sydney’s new M8 motorway opens with Acoem installed

Acoem have supplied a large network of VICONOX and CROSSFLOW monitors in Sydney’s new WestConnex M8 motorway tunnels. The new 9-kilometre twin underground motorway tunnels run from the end of the M5 Motorway at Kingsgrove, to St Peters Interchange in Sydney’s South. The M8 motorway will cut commuting times and reduce congestion above ground, giving more efficient travel options to Sydney drivers.

VICONOX tunnel atmosphere monitor was selected to measure and report visibility, CO, and NO2. The CROSSFLOW air flow monitor provides cross tunnel bore air speed and direction information. A number of TSCU-R control units were also installed to provide remote monitor access and easy integration into the tunnel’s SCADA system. The data the monitors provide help to run the tunnel’s ventilation systems as efficiently and safely as possible.

The WestConnex M8 is the first tunnel project in Australia that incorporates Acoemair quality monitoring hardware for all three regulatory components – in-tunnel air quality sensors supplied by Acoem, and ambient and ventilation outlet monitoring stations by Acoem. In addition, Acoem has also been contracted to provide ongoing maintenance and data validation for air quality monitoring on behalf of WestConnex | Transurban who is responsible for owning and operating the asset during its concession.

“This is the first time that a road tunnel project has exclusively integrated Acoem’s equipment together to create a seamless solution for all aspects of air quality monitoring from initial planning, through construction phase and testing all the way to operations and maintenance contracts,” commented Michael Preston, Strategic Business Development Manager, Acoem.

With over 750 employees across the world, Acoem have a truly global presence with local offices and authorized distributors capable of providing ongoing sales and long term technical support.

For more information about Acoem road tunnel air quality monitoring solutions please contact us or visit our website www.acoem.com for more information.

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