Two TBMs have broken through key sections of the Metro Tunnel, marking the half-way mark of tunnelling on the ground-breaking project.
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Metro Tunnel’s TBM Joan breaks through at Parkville Station
The first of the Metro Tunnel’s tunnel boring machines (TBMs) has broken through at Parkville Station in Victoria.
More than half a billion dollars to unlock infrastructure jobs in Victoria
More infrastructure jobs to be created in Victoria after the Federal and Victorian Governments announce $525m for shovel-ready projects and road safety upgrades.
Metro Tunnel construction continues with all four TBMs digging the twin tunnels
All four of the Metro Tunnel’s tunnel boring machines (TBMs) are now digging the project’s twin tunnels across Melbourne, with the launch of TBM Meg from the Arden site in North Melbourne
Metro Tunnel a critical piece of the puzzle in keeping Victorians in work
Creating some 7000 jobs over the life of the project, the Metro Tunnel is a critical piece of the puzzle in keeping Victorians in work and our state on-track for recovery.
Major Construction Underway At Cheltenham And Mentone
Works are underway to remove three dangerous level crossings and build two new stations in Cheltenham and Mentone – with a one-week rail closure beginning today as construction ramps up.
Major Construction Begins On The Monash Freeway
Construction on stage two of the $1.4 billion Monash Freeway upgrade has begun, with the centre median of the corridor to be transformed into a work site.
Consulting On Options For Ferguson Street Crossing Removal
The removal of Williamstown’s Ferguson Street level crossing is another step closer, with design options to be presented to the community for feedback as planning for the project continues.
Infrastructure investment in Victoria continues
Victoria’s massive transport infrastructure program will continue over autumn with the next phase of work concentrating on level crossing removals, major road works and maintenance.
Metro Tunnel – Fist tunnel boring machine breaks through
The first section of the Metro Tunnel is now complete – with the first tunnel boring machine, Joan, today breaking through to complete the journey from Arden Station to the tunnel’s western entrance in Kensington.
