TBM Receives Official Name and Artwork Thanks to Students

Tunnel Construction
Written By Peter Kent
Image of a winning student artwork displaying the text "Saving the Planet One Drop at a Time." A water superhero wearing a cape says "Conserve water, conserve life," with a dry landscape on the left transitioning into a green landscape on the right.

Winning elementary school entry by local student Dagny T., Montemalaga Elementary School

We are pleased to announce the winners of our tunnel boring machine (TBM) naming and art contests. For the TBM naming contest, students submitted original essays that explained the significance of their proposed name and its importance to the community. The winning name is Rachel after Rachel Carson, who authored the book Silent Springthat is credited with sparking the global environmental movement. For the art contest, students were asked to submit original artwork that shows why it is important to keep our rivers and oceans clean. The top three winning art was placed on the side of tunnel boring machine. An awards ceremony to recognize the winners is tentatively planned for spring 2021.

Peter Kent
Previous

Launch Event for Clearwater Tunneling Machine