Name: Sydney's Super Tunnel
Released: 2020-08-12T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Lani John Tupu

Available on Binge, SBS On Demand

The story of the Sydney Metro's construction and the complex challenges faced by the people involved as they deliver the massive project for the NSW Government.

Documentary · 2020 · 51 min

Starring Lani John Tupu

Director Klaus Toft , Matt Reilly

EPISODE 1

Action Stations

The inside story of the team responsible for building the $50 billion metro system; the characters deal with an early crisis.

51 min · 12 Aug 2020
EPISODE 2

What Lies Beneath

Engineers encounter all sorts of issues while tunnelling through a minefield of pre-existing infrastructure.

51 min · 19 Aug 2020
EPISODE 3

Digging Deep

A challenge lies in weight when the time comes to dig two tunnels beneath Sydney Harbour, with an insight into the team's planning process.

50 min · 2 Sept 2020
EPISODE 4

Fast Tracked

Architect Ross de la Motte finds out if his vision for the station designs have worked out as expected.

50 min · 9 Sept 2020
EPISODE 1

Great Expectations

An extension is now underway to get people into the centre of Australia's biggest city, including a new tunnel crossing deep under Sydney Harbour.

51 min · 3 Apr 2025
EPISODE 2

Down And Dirty

As Australia's largest transport project gets underway, we go back under Sydney Harbour to check out history in the making as the construction of the twin metro rail tunnels continues deep under the surface.

51 min · 10 Apr 2025