Construction underway at Sydney's Olympic Park as Metro-West project kicks off.

As the newly-opened Sydney Metro attracts thousands of commuters, residents in the west part of the city can look forward to experiencing its fast and efficient trains in the near future. The Transport for NSW announced today that construction on the Sydney Metro West project is progressing non-stop, with new tunnel-boring machines making their way to Sydney Olympic Park.

These impressive machines, named Betty and Dorothy, have already completed a 4.6-kilometre tunnel from Clyde to Sydney Olympic Park, where the future Metro Station entrance will be located. This marks a significant milestone in the project, with the TBMs having excavated approximately 857,500 tonnes of material - equivalent to nearly 156 Olympic-sized swimming pools. TBM Betty has already been disassembled and transported back to Clyde, while TBM Dorothy is expected to join her on the journey to Westmead by mid-2025.

Meanwhile, two more TBMs - Beatrice and Daphne - are making their way through an 11-kilometre section between The Bays and Sydney Olympic Park. They have just two more kilometres to go before reaching the final leg of their journey. In addition, TBM Jessie is slowly but steadily tunneling from The Bays towards the Sydney CBD, inching its way alongside the Anzac Bridge.

Minister for Transport Jo Haylen expressed excitement at the progress of the project, comparing the TBMs to world-famous athletes and rockstars who have performed at Sydney Olympic Park. The Metro West line is expected to greatly benefit sports and entertainment fans, providing them with easy access to this bustling part of the city. It will also double the rail capacity between Greater Parramatta and the Sydney CBD, connecting Westmead, Parramatta, Sydney Olympic Park, North Strathfield, Burwood North, Five Dock, The Bays, Pyrmont, and Hunter Street.

However, residents will have to wait until 2032 for the Metro West to finally open. Until then, the dedicated teams working tirelessly on this project will continue to bring this new and improved rail line to the people of Sydney.

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