:: Boring Through Rock for "Rails to Trails" Utility Installation in Franklin, NH ::
Henniker Directional Drilling bored a 500-foot run for Keystone Utility Construction as part of the
"Rails to Trails" program. The program enables utility companies to construct lines under former
railbeds. Then, the surface rights are transferred to parks for use as recreational trails, creating a
strong alliance between trail advocates and utility companies. The boring took place in November 2004
on scenic Chance Pond Road in Franklin, NH.
Using its railhead, mudmotor, and a 5 ½'' reamer for pull back, the HDD crew ran a 4-inch
HDPE to house a fiber optic line. At a depth of 24 feet, the rugged 50 x 100 Vermeer
drill penetrated 340 feet of rock. Directional drilling did not disrupt the surface, keeping the
natural beauty of the area intact for hikers and wildlife lovers to enjoy.
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