Breakthrough!

Breaking into daylight again after 15 months of tunnelling through the heart of the mountain, the massive TBM (Tunnel Boring Machine) arrived at its final destination ahead of schedule. Drilling of the main tunnel commenced in September 2006 and in the almost non-stop drilling the TBM has travelled from the banks of Loch Ness upwards through the mountain, drilling a 5m diameter tunnel through solid rock for over 5 miles, climbing over 600m in height.

Massive congratulations to everyone in SSE and our contractors on this great achievment. Job done!