Tunnelling powers ahead to construct the 23km Western Sydney Airport metro alignment in Greater Western Sydney.
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Tunnelling begins for Western Harbour Tunnel Stage 2
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Western Harbour Tunnel Stage 2 is underway, as a 100-tonne roadheader began its excavation journey from Cammeray to Waverton in NSW.
HS2’s Tunnel Boring Machine Emily prepares for launch in Ealing
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HS2’s 1700-tonne Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) Emily has been lifted into the 25m deep ancillary shaft to prepare for launch in Ealing, UK.
First autonomous Tunnel Boring Machine in Australia launches for Sydney Metro West
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Tunnel boring machine Betty makes history as the first autonomous TBM is launched for the Sydney Metro West project.
TBM Peggy completes journey for the Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport project
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TBM Peggy has completed the journey through the future Airport Terminal station for the Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport project.
Tunnelling contract awarded for Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) East
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A consortium of CPB Contractors, Ghella and Acciona Construction, has been awarded the Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) East tunnelling contract.
A Short History of Tunnel Boring Machines TBMs
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Tunnel boring machines, or TBMs are giant machines used to build tunnels. Today, we bring you a short history of their development and use.
TBM arrival to kick off major works on North East Link
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Two 4000-tonne tunnel boring machines that will dig the North East Link Tunnels are set to arrive from the Port of Melbourne, Victoria.
HS2’s TBM ‘Florence’ and ‘Cecilia’ make significant progress through the Chiltern tunnel
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HS2 tunnelling machines ‘Florence’ and ‘Cecilia’ passes the fourth ventilation shaft, reaching 75% of the way through the Chiltern tunnel.
HS2’s TBM Sushila and Caroline complete first mile of the twin-bored tunnel in London
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TBM Sushila and Caroline completes the first mile of twin-bored tunnel, installing over 16,000 concrete segment rings in London.
Snowy Hydro project provides tunnelling update
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The first TBM is now on the second tunnel excavation, and successful ground stabilisation works have been carried out by Snowy Hydro.
First tunnel breakthrough completes for Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport project
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Tunnel boring machine Eileen completes tunnelling, marking the first tunnel breakthrough for Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport.