Beginning Second TBM’s Journey on the West Gate Tunnel

With 15.6m diameter, 90m length, and 4000 t weight, TBM Vida is currently on her way excavating the 2.8km inbound tunnel for the West Gate Tunnel Project. The duration of Vida’s journey will be 12 months, with the tunnel meeting up with the West Gate Freeway just west of Williamstown Road. Work on the outbound tunnel with 4km length was commenced by Vida’s sister TBM, named Bella, early last month. Bella and Vida are the largest TBMs in the Southern Hemisphere and the Project is going to be completed by late 2025.

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