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Digging done for Metro Tunnel mega machines
Four huge tunnel boring machines (TBMs) have finished 20 months of digging under Melbourne to create two nine-kilometre-long rail tunnels for the Metro Tunnel Project
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New-look Metro Tunnel HQ back in business
Metro Tunnel HQ is back doing what it does best
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Metro Tunnel comes to life for kids these school holidays
Metro Tunnel comes to life for kids these school holidays Head to the Melbourne Museum these school holidays for a chance to see the amazing inner workings of the Metro Tunnel Project’s massive tunnel boring machines
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Emma Coulter’s colourful creation a symbol of city’s resilience
Next time you’re in the CBD, keep an eye out for the latest colourful artwork adorning the Metro Tunnel Project’s City Square work site.
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TBMs forge ahead towards city centre
Tunnelling in Domain is in full swing following the relaunch of tunnel boring machines (TBMs) Millie and Alice.
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Metro Tunnel puts pop-up parks on the menu
The Metro Tunnel Project has joined the push to help rejuvenate Melbourne’s dining scene as it bounces back from the coronavirus pandemic.
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Metro Tunnel mega machine sets course for State Library
Work has started on the latest section of the Metro Tunnel – a one-kilometre stretch from Parkville to the new State Library Station at the northern end of Swanston St. Tunnel boring machines (TBM) Joan and Meg have been relaunched to begin their journey into the heart of Melbourne’s CBD
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Metro Tunnel reaches halfway milestone
Tunnelling has hit the halfway mark following the recent breakthrough of two tunnel boring machines (TBMs) through key sections of the Metro Tunnel
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Metro Tunnel marks Parkville milestone
The Metro Tunnel Project now has all four tunnel boring machines (TBMs) hard at work digging deep under Melbourne.
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Metro Tunnel lessons just a click away
The Metro Tunnel Project has stepped into the virtual classroom to help parents tackle home schooling
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Tunnelling in full swing
Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) Millie and Alice are making great progress, with Millie now having completed more than a quarter of her journey towards the eastern tunnel entrance in South Yarra and Alice not far behind
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Tunnelling in full swing
All four of the Metro Tunnel Project’s tunnel boring machines (TBMs) are now building the project’s twin nine-kilometre rail tunnels across Melbourne, as tunnelling kicks into full gear.
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Third tunnel boring machine launched
Another exciting milestone has been achieved on the Metro Tunnel Project with the launch of tunnel boring machine (TBM) Millie from the site of the new ANZAC Station.
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ANZAC Station construction update
One of the first visible signs of major construction for the new Anzac Station on St Kilda Rd was the bright yellow silos installed in 2018.
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Tunnel on the move
The first section of the Metro Tunnel is now complete – with the first tunnel boring machine
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Tunnel boring machine assembly underway at Anzac Station
Construction of the Metro Tunnel Project is moving into the next exciting phase with assembly of two tunnel boring machines (TBMs) underway in Domain.
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New road alignment on St Kilda Rd
It can’t be seen from the road, but 22 metres beneath
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Next phase underway at Anzac Station
Works to realign St Kilda Rd and the tram lines are now complete, following a two-week occupation that saw buses replace trams from October 13-27.
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Acoustic shed construction underway
If you’ve taken a tram down St Kilda Rd recently you would’ve noticed a new temporary structure taking shape at the Anzac Station site
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Anzac construction update
To enable the next stage of construction to build the new Anzac Station, buses will replace trams on St Kilda Rd between the Shrine of Remembrance and Commercial Rd from October 13 to 27
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