A slurry tunnel boring machine (TBM) undergoes final factory testing before being dismantled and shipped to Barangaroo. The TBM will be used to tunnel through the different ground conditions under Sydney Harbour.
The first of five TBMs used to deliver tunnels between Chatswood and Sydenham on Sydney Metro's City and Southwest line is unloaded in a three-day operation at the Port of Newcastle. The fleet of TBMs will include one specialised machine designed to cut through rock and ground for the section of tunnel deep under Sydney Harbour.
The front shield section of tunnel boring machine Kathleen is moved into position to be lowered into the shaft at Barangaroo, ready to be assembled ahead of the historic start of the first rail crossing under Sydney Harbour.
The front shield section of tunnel boring machine Kathleen is moved into position to be lowered into the shaft at Barangaroo, ready to be assembled ahead of the historic start of the first rail crossing under Sydney Harbour.
The first of Sydney Metro's new trains, which was manufactured at Alstom's factory in Sri City, India, is unwrapped at the Sydney Metro Train Facility.
Tunnel station excavation (TSE) workers on the job at Marrickville on stage 2 of Sydney Metro's project between Chatswood and Sydenham. The Marrickville dive site will be used to launch and support two tunnel boring machines (TBMs), including TBM 'Nancy' and support the construction of the southern services facility.
Ein historischer FundSamples of rock and mud taken from the bottom of Sydney Harbour are examined by geologists.Bild: © Cath Bowen / Sydney Metro / Rusty Goat Media
