Tunnel boring machines reach Parramatta in major Metro West milestone

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Tunnel boring machines have reached Parramatta, marking a major milestone in the construction of the Metro West project. Over 90% of the tunnelling work is now complete, with 1.25 million tonnes of Sydney sandstone excavated. The Metro West line will connect Sydney's CBD to Parramatta and Westmead, delivering a new public transport service that will transform the way the city works and grows.