Sydney Metro tunnel boring machines retrieved at night
The final tunnel boring machine for the Sydney Metro West project, named 'Jessie', has been retrieved after completing its underground drive. The machine will be dismantled into 16 parts and lifted from deep shafts during nighttime operations to minimize disruption. The retrieval marks a key milestone in the metro rail construction timeline. Work continues on fitting out tunnels and preparing for future rail services.
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