11/06/2026
Breakthrough for Zelda on North East Link!
Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) Zelda has achieved a rousing milestone with breakthrough into Manningham box at Bulleen - completing the excavation of the first of two three-lane tunnels. 👏
Launched in August 2024, Zelda has travelled over five kilometres to excavate the north-bound tunnel. Along the way, 2,576,166 tonnes of rock and dirt were excavated, and 22,060 tunnel segments installed. 🪨
Meanwhile, TBM Gillian is following closely behind with almost 90% of the south-bound tunnel excavated.
With TBMs operating 24 hours a day, this milestone speaks to the commitment, precision and safe practices of the crew working with Spark North East Link. 💪
Watch our video! Learn more about the project: https://cpbcontractors.cc/4cePfFy