Northern Tunnel Portal construction update - July & August 2022
Excavation and construction of the Northern Tunnel Portal structure is ongoing and due for completion in late 2022. Construction of the permanent internal walls and base slab is now underway.
In the coming months, mechanical and electrical services will start to be installed within the structure and tunnel via the Northern Tunnel Portal.
Northern Tunnel Portal construction
Within the rail corridor at Normanby
Works will take place during the standard construction hours of 6:30am to 6:30pm, Monday to Saturday.
Some activities will be completed out of normal construction hours, 6.30pm to 6.30am, due to traffic permits, safety requirements and construction methodology.
Excavation and construction of the tunnel portal structure
The works below will be ongoing until late 2022:
- Transporting oversized plant and equipment.
- Installing precast roof components and constructing the roof slab.
- Waterproofing, pouring a concrete slab and backfilling the roof.
- Constructing the base slab and inner walls beneath the roof.
- Excavating, loading and removing excavated material with trucks.
- Installing mechanical and electrical services.
Railway track installation
Within the rail corridor
Works will take place during the standard construction hours of 6:30am to 6:30pm, Monday to Saturday.
Some activities will be completed out of normal construction hours, 6.30pm to 6.30am, due to traffic permits, safety requirements and construction methodology.
Transfer to tunnel
The works below will be ongoing until late 2022:
- Transferring sections of rail into the tunnel.
What to expect
- Construction activity with potential for an increase in noise, dust, vibration, truck movements and workers.
- Construction impact mitigation activities such as street sweepers and water trucks.
- Work is subject to relevant approvals and suitable weather conditions.
If you want to know more, all of this information is available in PDF form: