20211108 Wurundjeri Way extension West Gate Tunnel Project 2026-09-18 | 20211108 Wurundjeri Way extension
West Gate Tunnel Series Episode 6 - New city Connections West Gate Tunnel Project 2023-06-27 | Currently there are not many options for getting from the west to the city and beyond besides the West Gate Bridge, which is currently at capacity. The West Gate Tunnel Project will create an alterantive to the West Gate Bridge, giving people coming from the west another way to get to workplaces, hospitals and univerisiteis in the north of the CBD.
Tunnel boring machine Bella breakthrough West Gate Tunnel Project 2023-05-19 | Digging of the West Gate Tunnels is now complete.Our second tunnel boring machine Bella has finished her journey digging the longer outbound tunnel that connects drivers heading west from the tunnel to the West Gate Freeway.Almost 7km worth of tunnel were dug by the two largest tunnel boring machines in the southern hemisphere.Work continues on fitting out the tunnel with the road you will drive on, emergency access points and more. You can learn more about the West Gate Tunnels here: https://bigbuild.vic.gov.au/projects/west-gate-tunnel-project/about/explore-the-project/twin-tunnels
West Gate Tunnel Series Episode 4: New twin tunnels West Gate Tunnel Project 2023-05-05 | How are we building the West Gate Tunnels?The two largest tunnel boring machines in the hemisphere Bella and Vida have been digging almost 7 km of tunnels under Yarraville in Melbourne’s west.In the latest episode of our video series exploring the West Gate Tunnel Project, we speak with tunnelling engineers about the tunnelling process, how we’ve been managing soil dugout from the tunnels and just how drivers will use the tunnels when they open to the public.Learn more: https://bigbuild.vic.gov.au/projects/west-gate-tunnel-project/about/explore-the-project/twin-tunnels
TBM Vida breaksthrough at Yarraville West Gate Tunnel Project 2023-02-27 | Tunnel boring machine Vida has successfully broken through at the West Gate Freeway. 👷♂️👷♀️It’s a significant milestone for the project, but there’s still a lot more work to be done as we fit out the inside of the tunnels ready for them to be opened in 2025.
The story of tunnel boring machine Vidas breakthrough West Gate Tunnel Project 2023-02-26 | Watch Vida, the largest tunnel boring machine in the southern hemisphere, complete a major milestone! After excavating 2.8km to build the citybound tunnel and removing over 1,000,000 tonnes of rock and soil, Vida has installed more than 10,000 concrete segments. Check out how Vida accomplished this incredible feat. 🚧
Tunnel boring machine Vida break through West Gate Tunnel Project 2023-02-23 | Vida TBM makes history at the West Gate Freeway. 🚀Watch as we celebrate the completion of tunnelling on the first of the twin West Gate Tunnels and moving into the next phase, finishing road decks and installing vital systems for completion in 2025.Find out how the West Gate Tunnel Project is set to change travel in Melbourne's west and provide a vital alternative to the West Gate Bridge.Stay tuned as TBM Bella finishes her journey in the coming months. Follow her progress on the Big Build Victoria website: https://bigbuild.vic.gov.au/projects/west-gate-tunnel-project/construction/tunnel-tracker
West Gate Tunnel Project 2022 year end video West Gate Tunnel Project 2022-12-22 | It’s been a big year of milestones on the West Gate Tunnel Project. 2022 has seen our tunnel boring machines crossing the halfway mark, our elevated road above Footscray Road making substantial progress, and communities in the west benefiting from our funding contributions. Take a look back at some of the key highlights from throughout the year, as we round out a very successful year on the project.
West Gate Tunnel Series Episode 3: Walking and cycling benefits West Gate Tunnel Project 2022-12-15 | For walkers and cyclists in the inner west, it isn’t easy getting into the city, with a large amount of trucks, traffic, busy intersections and a huge gap in the Federation Trail. The West Gate Tunnel Project is for more than just road users, we’re making it easier and safer to ride and walk into the city.In the third episode of our new video series, we explore the 14km of new walking and cycling paths the project is delivering from the missing link in the Federation Trail, a suspended veloway under the elevated road over Footscray Road, paths over Moonee Ponds Creek and much more.There's more and we want to tell you all about it through our new video series. Watch now and stay tuned for more episodes dropping soon.Learn more: https://bigbuild.vic.gov.au/projects/west-gate-tunnel-project/about/greener-and-better-connected-west/cycling-benefitsPlease note we do not actively manage our YouTube Channel. For any questions, please contact us via our social channels.
West Gate Tunnel Series Episode 2: Better Port Access West Gate Tunnel Project 2022-10-04 | The Port of Melbourne is Australia’s largest port for containerised cargo handling millions of container shipments each year. But as Melbourne grows, so does congestion on our busy roads and freeways impacting industries that need to access the ports.In the latest episode of our new video series, we talk about how the West Gate Tunnel Project will not only deliver more direct truck access to the ports ensuring they remain highly competitive, but also provide vital benefits to the local community by getting thousands of trucks off local inner west roads to improve liveability in the area. There's plenty more we want to tell you through our new video series. Watch now and stay tuned for future episodes dropping soon.Learn more: https://bigbuild.vic.gov.au/library/west-gate-tunnel-project/fact-sheets/freight-industry Please note we do not actively manage our YouTube Channel. For any questions, please contact us via our social channels.
Building the elevated motorway West Gate Tunnel Project 2022-09-27 | Watch our drone footage to see how we're building the new elevated road above Footscray Road. Learn more about it on our website: https://bigbuild.vic.gov.au/projects/west-gate-tunnel-project/about/explore-the-project/elevated-roadway
West Gate Tunnel Series Episode 1: Exploring the West Gate Tunnel Project West Gate Tunnel Project 2022-09-27 | What is the West Gate Tunnel Project? It's a massive project that starts from the M80 with West Gate Freeway widening all the way to the West Gate Bridge, a new tunnel under Yarraville, new bridges over the Maribyrnong River and new connections to the city and beyond. The project will also deliver 14km of new and improved bike lanes and 5 MCGs worth of new open space.There's more and we want to tell you all about it through our new video series. Watch now and stay tuned for more episodes dropping soon.Learn more: https://bigbuild.vic.gov.au/projects/west-gate-tunnel-project/about/explore-the-project/overview Please note we do not actively manage our YouTube Channel. For any questions, please contact us via our social channels.
Then / Now: Footscray Wharfs Revitalization Project West Gate Tunnel Project 2022-06-29 | A new era for the iconic Footscray Wharf has begun! Built in the 1880’s, the wharf serviced local factories and small shipbuilders for many decades, but now has a new lease of life that will truly open it up to local community.We partnered with the @City of Maribyrnong to deliver a $12 million upgrade, including a new 230-metre-long timber boardwalk and a floating pontoon for easy access to the water. Locals and visitors can also enjoy a nice barbecue, picnic or stroll through to enjoy the views along Maribyrnong River. The West Gate Tunnel is more than just a road project. Find out how we’re helping to create a greener and better connected west: https://bigbuild.vic.gov.au/projects/west-gate-tunnel-project/about/greener-and-better-connected-west
Inside the TBM with Ben Blakeley West Gate Tunnel Project 2022-06-17 | Ben is an operator on the tunnel boring machine building the outbound West Gate Tunnel. Hear about why he loves his job working on tunnel borer Bella! Learn more about the twin tunnels: Follow us online & on social media: https://linktr.ee/westgatetunnelproject
Changes to West Gate Freeway outbound lanes & Millers Road exit (June 2022) West Gate Tunnel Project 2022-06-15 | In late June there are changes being made to how you get to Millers Road from the West Gate Freeway outbound. Drivers travelling from the West Gate Bridge towards Brooklyn or Altona will need to get into the correct lanes earlier.To access Millers Road exit, you will need to stay in the left lanes at the West Gate Bridge. This is because we are setting up a new work site to add more lanes to the West Gate Freeway.. There is still a bit of work that needs to be done first. We’ll keep you up to date here Learn more at: www.bigbuild.vic.gov.au/lanechangesFollow us online & on social media: https://linktr.ee/westgatetunnelproject
Yarraville Glory Football Club // West Gate Neighbourhood Fund West Gate Tunnel Project 2022-06-09 | Yarraville Glory Football Club has been part of the local community for over 50 years and will now get a much deserved upgrade thanks to funding from the West Gate Neighbourhood Fund. #ConnectingCommunitiesHear about how this $1.1 million funding will revitalise one of the community’s most important sports and recreation facilities & larn more about the West Gate Neighbourhood Fund: https://bigbuild.vic.gov.au/projects/west-gate-tunnel-project/community/west-gate-neighbourhood-fundFacebook: facebook.com/WestGateTunnelProject Instagram: instagram.com/westgatetunnelproject
Hyde Street ramps contruction progress // May 2022 West Gate Tunnel Project 2022-06-08 | So far, approximately 185 of over 300 beams have been put in place right next to the West Gate Freeway near Williamstown Road in both directions. We’re well over halfway through this part of the work building the core foundations of the ramps.A fun fact: The road deck span between each column is made up of six beams weighing more than 90 tonnes.Find out more: https://bigbuild.vic.gov.au/projects/west-gate-tunnel-project/about/explore-the-project/hyde-street-ramps Facebook: facebook.com/WestGateTunnelProject Instagram: instagram.com/westgatetunnelproject
Inside the TBM Bella with Ben West Gate Tunnel Project 2022-05-31 | Meet Ben Wingad, instrumentation and monitoring manager, keeping a keen eye on ground movement as our tunnel boring machines Bella and Vida continue their journeys under Yarraville. #WestGateTunnel #VictoriasBigBuild
Friends of Lower Kororoit Creek – GJ Hosken Reserve // West Gate Neighbourhood Fund West Gate Tunnel Project 2022-05-12 | Thanks to support from the West Gate Neighbourhood Fund and Hobsons Bay City Council, the much-loved GJ Hosken Reserve in the inner west is being transformed to a regional park which will help bring the local community together.
A first look at TBM Bella - West Gate Tunnel Project West Gate Tunnel Project 2022-05-04 | Tunnel boring machine Bella has been hard at work and already built the first 500 metres of the outbound tunnel. Take an exclusive look inside the tunnel so far.
TBM Vida Has Begun Her Journey West Gate Tunnel Project 2022-04-29 | Another major milestone for the West Gate Tunnel as tunnel boring machine Vida is officially on her journey. Vida is building the 2.8km citybound tunnel and will finish her journey when she reappears at the site of the inbound tunnel entrance on the West Gate Freeway.
Inside TBM Bella with Taibel West Gate Tunnel Project 2022-04-27 | 👷♀️ Taibel is a crew member working inside tunnel boring machine Bella as it creates the 4km outbound tunnel. She has also worked in one of the world’s largest tunnels and comes from a family of engineers.
Tunneling Has Begun on the West Gate Tunnel Project West Gate Tunnel Project 2022-03-03 | Our tunnel boring machines (TBMs) have begun their 6.8km journey to create the West Gate Tunnel - providing a much needed alternative to the West Gate Bridge.But this project is more than just a tunnel, with widening works on the West Gate Freeway now 70% complete, new Hyde St ramps well underway, new connections from the CBD rising off the ground and 14kms of new walking & cycling paths on the way. Explore what we’re building that will make Melbourne's west an even better place to live, work and play: https://bigbuild.vic.gov.au/projects/west-gate-tunnel-project/about/explore-the-project?fbclid=IwAR3RxKdp0gu9q0jRMpGSpHlyQchD36l6sfm9C3TL6lcyvqiMfTxem8CoKpA
Hyde St. Ramps - Beam Installation (Full Version) West Gate Tunnel Project 2022-01-19 | Take a look at the full version of the footage capturing another major milestones for the West Gate Freeway upgrade - with the first of 184 beams constructing the outbound Hyde Street ramp underway.
And its a wrap - West Gate Tunnel Project 2021 progress West Gate Tunnel Project 2021-12-17 | Construction on the West Gate Tunnel Project has made significant progress this year as we reached to the skies with work starting on the elevated roadway above Footscray Road and widening works transforming the West Gate Freeway.
Summer Works 2022 - Plan your journey West Gate Tunnel Project 2021-12-14 | This summer, there will be changes to traffic conditions for drivers travelling in the inner west.We will be upgrading ramps, rebuilding the pavement and continuing to shift lanes on the West Gate Freeway to create new construction sites to rebuild and widen the Freeway by two new through lanes in each direction. Check out the detour routes in the video
West Gate Tunnel Project Summer Works 2022 - Plan your journey West Gate Tunnel Project 2021-12-14 | This summer, there will be changes to traffic conditions for drivers travelling in the inner west.We will be upgrading ramps, rebuilding the pavement and continuing to shift lanes on the West Gate Freeway to create new construction sites to rebuild and widen the Freeway by two new through lanes in each direction.
How Were Building an Elevated Road on the West Gate Tunnel Project West Gate Tunnel Project 2021-10-25 | We’re heading up to the skies! Construction has begun on the new elevated road above Footscray Road. The giant gantry crane is now on its way installing the concrete segments that will form the elevated road. Stay tuned for more updates on this major part of the project: bit.ly/2XqelO7
Major M80 interchange and West Gate Freeway ramp changes this spring West Gate Tunnel Project 2021-09-07 | This spring, there will be 24/7 closures on several freeway ramps, as well as lane changes, as part of ongoing works to widen the West Gate Freeway from 8 to 12 through lanes.
Behind the Scenes Tour of the West Gate Tunnel Projects Westbound Exit Tunnel Portal West Gate Tunnel Project 2021-07-24 | Join West Gate Tunnel Project engineers, Desi and Tobias, for a tour of the westbound exit portal and to learn about the engineering, machinery, technology and people building for what will be an iconic and historic piece of infrastructure for Melbourne.
Grieve Parade Bridge Beam Installation (Full Version) West Gate Tunnel Project 2021-04-15 | We recently re-opened the reconstructed Grieve Parade bridge over the West Gate Freeway - returning traffic to 2 lanes in each direction on the bridge. Take a look at what went down as crews placed 18 massive beams into place over the freeway to build the base of the newer, stronger bridge at Grieve Parade. These beams will support traffic on the new road for the next 100 years.
2020 Recap: Footscray Road & Maribyrnong River West Gate Tunnel Project 2021-03-16 | In 2020, there was good progress as we built a new bridge over the Maribyrnong River & elevated road above Footscray Road to create new connections to and from the city to the West Gate Tunnel.Here’s a snapshot of what we accomplished in the last year.
2020 Recap: West Gate Freeway West Gate Tunnel Project 2021-03-15 | 2020 saw some big changes on the West Gate Freeway as we continue to widen the freeway from 8 to 12 lanes.A few of the key milestones for the year:📍 We replaced two pedestrian overpasses that play an important role connecting local communities on both sides of the freeway.📍 10 km of new lanes were built and drivers were shifted onto brand new lanes on the furthest sides of the freeway to allow our crews to continue widening works in the middle of the West Gate Freeway📍 We upgraded a number of ramps including the Millers Road interchangeThanks for your patience while we work to rebuild the freeway to make it stronger, smoother and wider.Learn more about what we’re doing on the freeway: https://westgatetunnelproject.vic.gov.au/construction/west-gate-freeway
Pedestrian Bridge Installations on West Gate Freeway (Full Version) West Gate Tunnel Project 2020-11-16 | In September & October 2020, we installed the trusses for the two new pedestrian overpasses on the West Gate Freeway. One connecting residents from Brooklyn & Altona North, and the other connecting residents in Yarraville & Spotswood. See how our crews made the installations of the each of the new bridges.
West Gate Freeways New Traffic Lanes West Gate Tunnel Project 2020-10-12 | We’ve completed a major step in widening the West Gate Freeway! Traffic using the freeway is now placed on brand new lanes - so we can get to work in the centre of the freeway to continue widening works.Learn more about our widening works: https://westgatetunnelproject.vic.gov.au/construction/west-gate-freeway
West Gate Tunnel Project virtual tour for Open House Melbourne 2020 West Gate Tunnel Project 2020-07-25 | The West Gate Tunnel Project is building an elevated roadway connecting to CityLink, Dynon Road and Footscray Road, running above the centre of Footscray Road. The elevated road will connect to the tunnel we're building making driver journey to and from Melbourne's west safer and faster.With foundation in place and a launching gantry they will build the elevated road now visible across the skyline, our engineer Carl gave the public a virtual tour to understand what we're doing at the east zone of our project. The virtual tour was part of the 2020 Open Hous Melbourne.openhousemelbourne.org/event/west-gate-tunnel-projectLearn more about the city connections: https://westgatetunnelproject.vic.gov.au/construction/port-to-city
Moving traffic to new lanes on the West Gate Freeway explained West Gate Tunnel Project 2020-07-21 | Drivers on the West Gate Freeway will soon be driving down brand new lanes as we shift traffic to create work sites down the middle of the freeway. This is a huge step toward widening the West Gate Freeway from 8 to 12 lanes.Learn more: https://westgatetunnelproject.vic.gov.au/about/latest-updates/switching-to-the-next-phase-of-west-gate-freeway-widening-works
Footscray Road Launching Gantry Assembly (Full Version) West Gate Tunnel Project 2020-07-14 | We’ve made the space, built the support structures and now our giant launching gantry crane is up in the sky on Footscray Road.This giant bridge building crane will soon get to work constructing the new elevated road over Footscray Road.Learn more: https://westgatetunnelproject.vic.gov.au/construction/port-to-city
Footscray Road Concrete Column Installation (Full Version) West Gate Tunnel Project 2020-06-05 | Take a look at the full length unedited footage of recent works on the West Gate Tunnel Project.We're building a new elevated road along Footscray Road. Before assembling and installing the launching gantry crane to create the road, the big machine needs structural support given by these concrete columns.Learn more about this area of the project: https://westgatetunnelproject.vic.gov.au/construction/port-to-city
West Gate Freeway Pedestrian Overpass Removal (Full Version) West Gate Tunnel Project 2020-06-03 | Take a look at the full length unedited footage of recent works on the West Gate Tunnel Project.The old pedestrian bridges linking the north and south sides of the West Gate Freeway are now gone and ready to be replaced.Demolition experts attached specialist lifting equipment to the bridges. Two cranes setup on either side then lifted the sections into the air and lowered them onto waiting trucks.The newer and better bridges are coming soon. Learn more about this work: https://westgatetunnelproject.vic.gov.au/…/west-gate-freeway
Up Close During Summer Works 2020 West Gate Tunnel Project 2020-06-02 | During January & February 2020 we undertook the biggest and most important works on the project to date. We built a brand new freeway exit, reconstructed a ramp and began building a new bridge - from the top down - at the M80 Ring Road. Plus we reconstructed and widened ramps at the Millers Road interchange.All of this and more were integral works to widen the West Gate Freeway and build entire new lanes.
Newport Rail Bridge Widening & Concrete Pour at Princes Freeway Entry Ramp (Full Version) West Gate Tunnel Project 2020-06-02 | Take a look at the full length unedited footage of recent works on the West Gate Tunnel Project. Works at the Newport Rail Bridge continue as we widen the West Gate Freeway and earlier this year we completely re-built the Princes Freeway entry ramp from Geelong Road to become a bridge - so that we can create more lanes to the future West Gate Freeway to run undearneath.
Millers Road Beam Lift (Full Version) West Gate Tunnel Project 2020-06-01 | Take a look at the full length unedited footage of recent works on the West Gate Tunnel Project. These beams being installed at Millers Road are the structural support required for the new widened road. Now that we have the foundations, the next step is to pour concrete.
Maribyrnong River - 2019 In Review West Gate Tunnel Project 2019-12-30 | Some big things have started popping up on the Maribyrnong River in 2019 as we prepared for Melbourne’s second river crossing.Work has started on the foundations that are being placed in the river to support our new road that will connect you from Footscray Road to the West Gate Tunnel.Read more about this area of the project: http://westgatetunnelproject.vic.gov.au/construction/port-to-city
Northern Portal site - 2019 In Review West Gate Tunnel Project 2019-12-18 | In 2019 we saw the launch site at our northern portal in Footscray completed and our tunnel boring machines successfully delivered with commissioning well underway. That’s not all that was achieved in this area.Enjoy a throwback to the milestones reached on the project this year at our northern portal.
Southern Portal worksite on the West Gate Freeway - 2019 In Review West Gate Tunnel Project 2019-12-17 | As we count down to the end of the year, we want to share with you the great progress that has been made so far across the West Gate Tunnel Project. In 2019, we began making the space we need to begin widening the West Gate Freeway. We also began work on the future citybound entrance to the new West Gate Tunnel. We thank you for your patience as we get Melbourne moving again. Check out the latest progress. Learn more about the freeway work: http://westgatetunnelproject.vic.gov.au/construction/west-gate-freeway
Footscray Road - 2019 In Review West Gate Tunnel Project 2019-12-12 | This year, work began on the elevated road structure above Footscray Road. Once finished, this stretch will improve connections to and from the city, Citylink and the port. This has involved a lot of preparation. Take a look at the progress we made in 2019! Learn more: http://westgatetunnelproject.vic.gov.au/construction/port-to-city
Concrete Segments in Action in Benalla West Gate Tunnel Project 2019-11-14 | Check out what our 300+ strong locally based workforce are up to in Benalla. They’re creating the concrete segments that will help shape the internal structure of the West Gate Tunnel. Here’s a sneak peek at what each ring will look like once put together. Quick fact: 10 individual concrete segments make one ring. http://westgatetunnelproject.vic.gov.au/
West Gate Tunnel Project Info Centre West Gate Tunnel Project 2019-09-13 | Come down to our Info Centre in Yarraville and take a virtual ride of the new state-of-the-art veloway - a Melbourne first - using virtual reality goggles to experience the future bridges, roads and paths in our major project.Located at 2 Somerville Road, Yarraville VIC 3013
Bellas Cutterhead Goes In West Gate Tunnel Project 2019-08-12 | She’s ready! The final piece of TBM Bella has been lowered into our northern portal site at Footscray and is now being attached.Bella’s cutterhead, like her twin sister Vida is one of the largest in the southern hemisphere and is powerful enough to spin two A380 aeroplanes a total of two revolutions per minute.Check out the exciting moment Bella started to look complete and almost ready for tunneling.Learn more: http://westgatetunnelproject.vic.gov.au/construction/tunnel-boring-machines
