PROFILE
What is the rationale behind this important project ? Melbourne is Australia ’ s fastest growing city with the number of residents expected to rise from 4.5 million to around eight million by 2051 . To cater for this unprecedented growth and address increasing congestion in the inner core of Melbourne ’ s rail network due to a growing reliance on public transport , a major investment is required to create network capacity and enhance reliability .
The Metro Tunnel is a $ 10.9 billion project fully funded by the State Government of Victoria and is the biggest public transport infrastructure project in Victoria ’ s history . The tunnel comprises twin 9km tunnels under the heart of Melbourne , with five new underground stations at Arden , Parkville , CBD North , CBD South and Domain . The two CBD stations will have direct pedestrian connections to other rail lines in the existing City Loop at Melbourne Central station
8 October 2016