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North West Rail Link tunnel boring commences

THIS is the most exciting boring video you will see today — tunnel boring that is.

North West Rail Link at Bella Vista construction site.Project Director Rodd Staples gives a guided tour.
North West Rail Link at Bella Vista construction site.Project Director Rodd Staples gives a guided tour.

THIS is the most exciting boring video you will see today — tunnel boring that is.

Transport NSW is beginning construction of its new North West Rail Link today and broadcasting the whole thing live.

North West Rail Link at Bella Vista construction site.
North West Rail Link at Bella Vista construction site.

The first boring machine will begin tunnelling at about 11.15am this morning, launching the first stage of Australia’s Biggest public transport project.

It will kick off the first stage of the $8.3 billion project which will deliver eight new stations between Epping and Rouse Hill, via Cherrybrook, Castle Hill and Kellyville in Sydney’s north west.

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