Melbourne acquires Sydney Metro's tunnel boring machines for its $34.5bn Suburban Rail Loop, set to open in 2035, amidst cost-effectiveness concerns.

Melbourne will utilize tunnel boring machines from the Sydney Metro project for its Suburban Rail Loop, which includes a 16km segment between Cheltenham and Glen Waverley, expected to open in 2035. The first stage's budget is $34.5 billion, with $14 billion currently funded. Concerns have been raised about the project's cost-effectiveness, though Premier Jacinta Allan insists it offers significant long-term benefits and is necessary for the region.

September 23, 2024
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