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Metro Tunnel

Locality: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 1800 105 105

Address: 125-133 Swanston Street 3000 Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Website: http://metrotunnel.vic.gov.au

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25.01.2022 You may have heard that this week Meg Lanning is back at the top of ICC ODI batting rankings but did you know she also has a tunnel boring machine named after her? Meg sent us a video message to say hello

25.01.2022 Did you know this little building can fit about 2km worth of cabling inside? We have extended works at Caulfield station until Friday 4 June to install relocatable equipment buildings like this one. They will house the critical signalling, telecoms and power infrastructure needed to run High Capacity Signalling on the Cranbourne, Pakenham and Sunbury lines and through the Metro Tunnel. This new technology will enable more trains, more often on Melbourne's rail network. Find out more: https://go.vic.gov.au/qS1BYl

23.01.2022 Big project = Big new words! Find some of our favourite construction terms (and what they mean) in the new Metro Tunnel word search. Perfect for youngsters (and the young at heart). Start searching here: https://metrotunnel.vic.gov.au//construction-m/word-search

23.01.2022 On 7 November, our Sessional Teacher Sian Fitzpatrick and Online Communications Officer Murphy Whitmore hosted our first Metro Tunnel for kids live on Facebook. This stream covered quizzes, fun facts, and a new augmented colouring-in activity for parents and children to take part in together. More than 10,000 people tuned into the event. The audience displayed high levels of engagement as over 20 questions were asked ranging from how big is a TBM to how many are working on o...ur tunnel. This successful session also grew an important demographic on the Metro Tunnel Facebook as almost 50% of the viewership were women aged 35-44 years. We also integrated Facebook's interactive poll function which garnered an average 100 responses per question. A big shout out to our Education, Graphic and Digital teams, who worked closely together to make this event a success. In case you missed it, you can watch our Metro Tunnel for kids video here: https://bit.ly/3kbV73V

22.01.2022 Beneath the streets of Melbourne we’ve been hard at work on State Library Station. The platform tunnels of the station are beginning to take shape, and our team are continuing to build the permanent structures of the central cavern. We’d like to thank our crews again for all their efforts!

21.01.2022 Time flies when you're building 5 new underground stations and twin tunnels! This video shows the progress at State Library Station this year but that's not all we've been up to in 2020. Check out some of our recent milestones Excavation of the Town Hall central cavern completed TBMs Joan and Meg completed their journeys to Parkville and now en route to State Library Station TBMs Millie and Alice travelled from Anzac Station to South Yarra More than 50% of tunnellin...g completed on the project’s nine-kilometre twin tunnels More than 31,000 concrete tunnel lining segments installed More than 371,000 cubic metres of rock and soil excavated by the TBMs Thank you to our hardworking crews who have made it possible for the project to remain on track for completion in 2025, a year ahead of schedule. See more

21.01.2022 Tunnel boring machine (TBM) Alice recently completed the 1.7km journey tunnelling from the Domain precinct at St Kilda Road to South Yarra. The TBM is named after medical war hero Alice Appleford, who served as a military nurse in both World Wars. She was highly decorated for her efforts including with a Florence Nightingale medal, the Red Cross’ highest honour. A few generations on, Alice’s grandson Peter Appleford named one of his daughters Alys taking the original Wels...h spelling of his grandmother’s name. Alice’s great-granddaughters (Alys, Grace and Tahlia) are regularly doing school assignments or presentations on Alice, says Peter. The naming of the tunnelling machines after Alice and the other great Victorian women helps us all to recognise their outstanding achievements. Learn more about TBM Alice here: https://bit.ly/36FFkXW See more

21.01.2022 Melbourne’s creative heart is stirring ... These colourful characters will be appearing in the CBD over the weekend to celebrate Melbourne Fashion Week. Head to Nixi Killick's augmented reality installation at City Square for live performances at 5.15pm today or 1pm on Saturday and Sunday. Don’t forget to download the EyeJack app to see the artwork come to life on your phone!... More information: https://bit.ly/35L7TBo #MetroTunnelCreativeProgram #melbournefashionweek #MFW #LetsMelbourne

20.01.2022 A few months ago, we invited up-and-coming journalist Leo Puglisi of 6 News to join us on site at Town Hall Station and take part in his first-ever media event. He was right at home among the press pack, asking the hard-hitting questions and giving his rival networks a run for their money. We're sure we'll see you again in a few years, Leo!

19.01.2022 Did you knowthe Metro Tunnel will have 26 cross passages along the 9km tunnel alignment. These are an important safety feature that allow people to move from one tunnel to the other in the event of an emergency. With the main tunnels between Kensington and Parkville now complete, cross passage construction in this area is now underway.

19.01.2022 Metropolitan Melbourne, there are only five reasons to leave home. Shopping for food and supplies that you need, and exercise, both within 10 kilometres of your home. Care and caregiving. Authorised work or education, if you can't do it from home. And getting vaccinated as soon as you're eligible.... Remember, always check-in when you're out. Fitted face masks are mandatory indoors and outdoors. And if you have any symptoms, get tested. For the latest updates go to CORONAVIRUS.vic.gov.au

19.01.2022 In light of the current circuit breaker restrictions, Metro Tunnel HQ will be temporarily closed until further notice. All Education Program bookings during the lockdown will be postponed and rescheduled. The safety of our visitors, staff and members of the public is our top priority. We apologise for any inconvenience. Visit www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au for more information regarding Victoria's new restrictions.

19.01.2022 In our live Q&A session, tunnelling expert Paul Thomas discussed the cross passages that are currently being constructed on the Metro Tunnel. Watch and learn about the 26 cross passages that serve as an important safety feature by allowing people (including emergency services) to move from one tunnel to the other in the event of an emergency. The cross passages are constructed using traditional mining techniques to connect the two tunnels. This involves saw cutting through the tunnel lining segments, using an excavator to mine the cross passage, spraying concrete (shotcrete) to support the ground during excavation, and then lining the cross passages with steel reinforcement and concrete.

19.01.2022 Panoramic views 32m below Swanston Street

19.01.2022 Breakthroughs might be over for our TBMs, but not for our roadheaders! Last month, our mighty roadheaders broke through the first platform rail tunnel at Town Hall Station. These mighty diggers are now digging down the full depth of the tunnels through the cavern, revealing the station's innovative trinocular design!

18.01.2022 Wow! These shots of our crew underneath Mighty Meg as she transferred through Parkville Station show just how massive our TBMs are. Did you know that our TBMs are around 7m high?

18.01.2022 Do your kids love construction? Our team will be live today at 3pm on Facebook, to explore the ins and outs of the Metro Tunnel Project. This educational session will range from roadheaders, tunnel boring machines and much more to provide the ultimate insight to our little construction fans.... Join us today on Facebook at 3pm here: https://www.facebook.com/events/357545369004099/ You won't want to miss this!

15.01.2022 The Metro Tunnel Project is presenting a special live Facebook event for children and parents to watch together. Ideal for budding engineers and construction enthusiasts aged 5-10, this live interactive session will introduce the big machines used to build our tunnels and show how they work. Take part in our Education Program activities on our website: https://metrotunnel.vic.gov.au/about-the-/education-program

14.01.2022 Calling all Melbourne teachers! Looking for new online activities to share with your class? The Metro Tunnel Education Program has your remote learning needs sorted with new content to get your students exploring Victoria’s biggest ever public transport project. Find more here: https://metrotunnel.vic.gov.au/about-the-/education-program

13.01.2022 Buses replace trains between South Yarra and Elsternwick from 5am Saturday 24 October to last train Sunday 25 October while we build the Metro Tunnel. Express buses also replace trains during the same weekend between Caulfield and Elsternwick stations. Plan ahead at ptv.vic.gov.au

12.01.2022 57,595 concrete segments now complete for the Metro Tunnel Project! We think that's a pretty solid effort Thanks to the wonderful team at Deer Park for their hard work.

11.01.2022 Now that TBM tunnelling is complete, construction continues on our 26 cross passages. Check out the progress!

11.01.2022 Our TBM dream team is back together again! Meg is the last of our TBMs to reach its final destination at the Town Hall Station site, 25m under Collins and Swanston streets. Let’s look back at her tunnelling journey, through the gravel, silt and clay.

10.01.2022 The Metro Tunnel Creative Program pop-up park on Domain Road has grown! Last year, we worked with local businesses and City of Melbourne to install seating and planter boxes in five carparks, allowing local restaurants to increase their outdoor dining space. We’ve now extended this space over more carparks to allow for more outdoor dining in a COVIDsafe way. All planting was done in consultation with Royal Botanic Gardens Victoria to ensure it complements the local parklands. Find out more at the Metro Tunnel website https://bit.ly/3evOMPx

10.01.2022 Introducing the new Melbourne Airport Rail which connects Melbourne Airport with a rail service for the first time. Airport trains will run through the Metro Tunnel, providing passengers with a 10-minute turn-up-and-go service from Melbourne Airport and an under 30-minute journey into the CBD. Learn more: https://airportrail.vic.gov.au

10.01.2022 To allow for oversized deliveries to the Anzac Station site, an overnight closure of the northbound lane of St Kilda Road is required from 1am 5am on Saturday 24 October and Monday 26 October. Dates are subject to change. Visit our website for delivery dates and traffic changes: https://metrotunnel.vic.gov.au//trans/oversized-deliveries

10.01.2022 We are proud to be delivering the Metro Tunnel that will benefit all Victorians, transforming the way people use our train network. Announced in the Victorian Government’s budget is $10 million to kickstart planning for the redevelopment of the Royal Melbourne Hospital in Parkville, plus construction of a new hospital campus in the Arden Renewal Precinct North Melbourne as part of a massive medical infrastructure project. Once complete, the Metro Tunnel will provide a dir...ect train connection to these new hospitals and research facilities via the new Parkville and Arden stations. Read more about the exciting announcement here: https://bit.ly/3nUYtuu

09.01.2022 Our roadheaders are absolutely crushing it at our CBD North site, mining the rail tunnels for the new State Library Station. Did you know the machines excavate around 1500 tonnes of rock per day, smashing through rock three times harder than concrete.

09.01.2022 Plan ahead this summer as work on Victoria’s Big Build continues to make changes today, for better transport tomorrow. Find out if you’ll be affected: https://b...it.ly/3q5mRLS Level Crossing Removal Project Major Road Projects Victoria Metro Tunnel North East Link Regional Rail Revival West Gate Tunnel Project

09.01.2022 TBM Millie has lost her crown! But don't worry, it's only for a little while. The cutterhead has been transported from South Yarra to the Anzac Station site, where it will soon be reassembled for Millie's journey towards the CBD next year.

08.01.2022 Phones at the ready... this world is art is coming to life Experience the iconic Flinders Quarter precinct in a new dimension. As part of our efforts to support local businesses, twelve brand new artworks are ready to leap off the wall with movement and sound in savvy augmented reality. Use the EyeJack to find all 12 artworks near and within local businesses and you can enter the running to win some stellar locally-sourced prizes.... Learn more here: https://www.flindersquarter.com/fqaaw-2021

08.01.2022 Where do artists’ ideas go without venues to show them in? Some have found their way to our new outdoor gallery at Franklin Street. For the second year running, #MetroTunnelCreativeProgram and Melbourne Fringe have teamed up to present new work showcasing local talent. Fusing photography by Sarah Walker and illustrations by Mike Greaney, "Faces of Fringe 2020: In Your Dreams" explores some of the ideas performers might have brought you had the year gone differently.... There is plenty more to experience in this year's Fringe program, including many events online. Find out more https://bit.ly/36Aq3X5

07.01.2022 She’s off and tunnelling! Our mega borer Joan has begun her journey to create the one-kilometre section of the Metro Tunnel between our Parkville Station site and the new State Library Station. TBM Meg is close behind, now being transferred through the Parkville station box and will soon be relaunched towards the CBD to dig the parallel tunnel.

05.01.2022 From Wednesday 25 November to Friday 4 December, temporary road closures are required on La Trobe and Little La Trobe streets. These traffic changes will facilitate the connection from the new State Library Station to Melbourne Central and excavation works at Little La Trobe Street These closures will be intermittent with some works required to take place outside of standard construction hours. Visit our website for further information: https://metrotunnel.vic.gov.au/disruptions/transport-changes

05.01.2022 Scaffolding as far as the eye can see! Under the acoustic shed at our Anzac Station site we are constructing permanent columns and the concourse level. This intricate web of metal scaffolding acts as an temporary support as the concourse level is poured.

03.01.2022 The dig is complete for all four tunnel boring machines! We’re proud to announce our biggest milestone to date with the completion of TBM tunnelling. After 20 months since the first TBM was launched in September 2019, between them the TBMs have dug as deep as 40 metres below ground and have travelled an average of 90 metres a week, to create the Metro Tunnel’s twin 9km-long rail tunnels. This is an incredibly huge achievement for our whole team, congratulations everyone!

02.01.2022 Drum roll please Digging is done for the TBMs! Our four TBMs have now completed building the twin tunnels between the five new stations and two tunnel entrances. This wouldn't be possible without the efforts of the tunnelling team. This is a major milestone for the project, and we are happy to celebrate it with you!

02.01.2022 St Kilda Road southbound will be closed between Dorcas Street and Toorak Road on Thursday 19 November 9am to 3pm. There will be a detour in place via Dorcas Street and Kings Way. There will be a temporary closure on Albert Road adjacent to Albert Road Reserve, once the works on St Kilda Road are completed. For more information visit: https://metrotunnel.vic.gov.au//doma/st-kilda-road-changes

02.01.2022 Did you know all four Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) working on Melbourne’s Metro Tunnel are named after great Victorian women? Meet Alice Appleford. She served as a military nurse in both World Wars and was one of only seven Australian nurses awarded a medal for bravery during WWI. Today, Alice’s family remembers her tireless work ethic and generous spirit. I reflect on Alice’s resilience, to carry on doing her absolute best each day to help people, in some extraordinarily ...challenging circumstances, says great-granddaughter Jacqui Schranz. Jacqui’s children Lucy, 9, and Emily, 6, have been following the progress of their great-great-grandmother’s namesake, TBM Alice. This week, TBM Alice finished the 1.7km journey from Domain precinct at St Kilda Road to South Yarra completing an integral part of the Metro Tunnel Project that will help Victorians for many decades to come. Learn more about TBM Alice https://bit.ly/36FFkXW See more

02.01.2022 Ever wondered how you move a TBM that weighs over 1,100 tonnes across a 270 metre long station box? That's the challenge our Tunnelling team faced. Twice. Find out more about how our team pulled TBMs Joan and Meg across the Parkville Station box, in preparation for their relaunch towards the CBD

01.01.2022 Now that Alice and Millie have broken through into the retrieval shaft at the eastern tunnel entrance in South Yarra, the team has got straight to work disassembling the TBMs. Oversized TBM parts will be transported back to the Anzac Station site for reassembly and relaunch towards the CBD next year. To allow for oversized deliveries, overnight closures of the northbound lane on St Kilda Road is required between 1am 5am until November 2020. For more details, visit: https://metrotunnel.vic.gov.au//trans/oversized-deliveries

01.01.2022 TBM Meg is on her way to State Library Station! Hot on the heels of TBM Joan, Meg will now work to complete the second tunnel from Parkville to CBD North. Before the massive machines could begin, a traditional blessing ceremony was held by Professor Sharon Lewin, Director of the Doherty Institute to wish them good luck on their journey.

01.01.2022 It's more important than ever to register your #myki to help with contact tracing. It's quick and easy to register online or in the PTV app. Learn more and re...gister online now: ptv.vic.gov.au/myki Download the PTV app (free on iOS and Android): ptv.vic.gov.au/mobileapp See more

01.01.2022 Excited to explore the construction world with your little ones? We will be hosting a live interactive session on Facebook tomorrow at 3pm. This virtual event will include fun facts, quick quizzes, and a new augmented colouring in activity. It’s ideal for those budding engineers and construction enthusiasts! Don’t forget to join us here: https://www.facebook.com/events/357545369004099/