Over the past month, the project team has overcome numerous challenges including narrow mountain roads, poor road conditions, limited assembly space, and adverse weather conditions such as typhoons and landslides. Despite these obstacles, they managed to transport over 60 truckloads of TBM components to the site and completed the TBM’s assembly, acceptance, and commissioning within just 38 days. This TBM will be instrumental in constructing a 6.09-kilometer-long pressurized water conveyance tunnel with a lined internal diameter of 3.1 meters, aimed at alleviating the region’s water shortage and enhancing local living standards.

The Chinese name of TBM means “setting sail” and symbolizes the promising prospects of the Philippine market. It is aptly named “Malaya,” meaning “freedom” or “independence” in Tagalog (the local Filipino language). This name also reflects the owner’s high regard for Chinese technology and solutions, showcasing CWE’s capabilities and service levels in providing comprehensive solutions across the water sector.