Bauer Completes Diaphragm Wall Shaft in Slovenia

Bauer Spezialtiefbau GmbH has completed the construction of a 65-meter deep, 32-meter diameter diaphragm wall shaft in Krško, Slovenia, for the national repository project for low- and intermediate-level radioactive waste. The repository, which is being built by a consortium led by Riko d.o.o. with other partners, is part of Slovenia’s long-term strategy for safe disposal of radioactive waste. The shaft, covering an area of 6,500 m², will serve as a critical component of the facility, which will store radioactive materials. The facility is expected to enter trial operation in 2028.

Bauer used advanced digital tools to optimize construction processes and improve resource management while ensuring high-quality standards. The equipment, including Bauer MC duty-cycle cranes, a BC 48 trench cutter, and an MC 64 hydraulic grab, was used for precise execution of the diaphragm wall installation. This construction method aims to ensure the structural integrity and safety of the repository, which is a critical part of Slovenia’s approach to managing radioactive waste.

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