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Old Posted Dec 10, 2014, 5:02 AM
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The settling near the pit is apparently the result of groundwater pumped out by Seattle Tunnel Partners as it digs a 120-foot access pit to reach and replace the damaged head of the boring machine.
Wow, they're really hosed. And of course all that groundwater is exactly the reason why the whole area is going to be a disaster when the earthquake strikes.

You've really gotta wonder if it might not be cheaper just to abandon the boring machine and start over.
     
     
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