Verzasca Dam

Location icon Gordola, Switzerland
Ref #: 4638
Category: INFRASTRUCTURES

Construction

Yard The rehabilitation of the dam in the Verzasca Valley was long overdue. The client, Verzsasca SA, diverted the reservoir and almost completely dried out the 5.5-kilometre-long lake basin so that the work could be carried out in the dry.
Location Gordola, Switzerland
Subcategory DAM
Built in 1960
Opened in 1965
Application The Verzasca Valley and its dam are among the best-known tourist attractions in Ticino. They are also important for the region's electricity supply. The reservoir was drained so that the power station could be renovated in the dry.
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Start and finish date 2022
Application Type Concrete restoration
Installer companies Isopermaproof AG
Specialists involved Verzasca SA
MAPEI Coordination Gufler Dominique

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ADESILEX PG4
ADESILEX PG4
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MAPELASTIC
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PLANISEAL 88 (Former Idrosilex Pronto)
PLANISEAL 88 (Former Idrosilex Pronto)
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PLANITOP 200
PLANITOP 200
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