Lausanne Metro - M2-M3 metro line

Study of the risks associated with run-off and flooding at future stations

Gruner has been requested to study the risks associated with river flooding and surface run-off at six future metro stations on the new m2-m3 metro line and at the Blécherette depot. The objectives of the study are as follows:

  • Diagnose the risk of flooding due to surface run-off and flooding from the Louve at the future m3 stations and the Blécherette depot.
  • Identification of vulnerable points in the stations and the Blécherette depot.
    Development of protection measures.

These elements are then integrated into a technical report that follows the main points of a local risk assessment.

Services :

  • Risk assesment
  • 1D, 2D, 3D hydraulic modelling;
  • Physical model monitoring
  • Determination of vulnerable points;
  • Development of protection measures;

Total cost of construction :
CHF approx. 810 Million excluding VAT (total cost of metro project)

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Client
  • Développement des métros automatiques m2 & m3, DGMR, Canton de Vaud
Services
  • Water-related natural hazards

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