Assembly of the two Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) at the Southern Construction Precinct is progressing well. Meet Construction Manager Derek Whelan as he takes us inside the launch box, where crews are busy preparing for tunnelling to begin in the second half of this year.
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This Mother’s Day, meet Project Engineer Nur Amalina Noorazmi and experience a day on site through the eyes of her children, Khadija (9) and Ayoub (5).
Balancing motherhood and engineering, Amalina brings patience, resilience and leadership to the Project, while inspiring the next generation of dreamers and thinkers.
Today, and every day, we recognise and celebrate the incredible superhero mums helping deliver the T2D Project.
#HappyMothersDay
We’ve made it easier to get from South Road into the city. 🚗
The upgraded intersection at James Congdon Drive and Sir Donald Bradman Drive opened earlier this year, improving access from the western suburbs and making it safer for cyclists and pedestrians.
Here’s what this means for you:
✅ Three new right-turn lanes from James Congdon Drive onto Sir Donald Bradman Drive
✅ Extra through and turning lanes to keep traffic moving
✅ Upgraded pedestrian crossings
✅ New Shared Use Paths for cyclists and pedestrians
This upgrade forms part of the broader network upgrades package within the River Torrens to Darlington (T2D) Project, helping the road network operate efficiently during construction and into the future.
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On the eve of Anzac Day, meet Colin Wagener - Australia’s oldest surviving World War II veteran.
He reflects on a lifetime of driving, growing up with South Road, and the memories made along the way.
Now, with the River Torrens to Darlington (T2D) Project underway, he hopes to one day travel the completed non-stop South Road.
Click on the link in the comments to watch the video 👇🏼
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The new link road between Raglan Avenue and Edward Street is now open!
This upgrade includes a new dedicated through lane and a new right-turn lane at the upgraded intersection of South Road, Edward Street and the new link road.
Here’s what this means for you:
✅ Easy east-west connectivity in Edwardstown and Melrose Park by removing the dogleg movement of traffic at this key intersection
✅ You can access Raglan Avenue from South Road via the new link road
✅ Permanent removal of right-hand turns to/from South Road at Raglan Avenue.
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You’ve seen the cutterhead lifted and moved into position, now watch the moment it was lowered into the launch box. 👇
In a carefully coordinated operation earlier this month, a 500-tonne gantry crane safely lowered the cutterhead into the 20m-deep Southern Precinct launch box at Clovelly Park.
Two of our Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) are currently being assembled and will soon be tasked with carving out the twin Southern Tunnels, excavating through soil and rock on the 4.5km journey towards Glandore and Black Forest.
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From classroom to construction site, graduate engineer Thanveer Chenakkara Thajudhin’s journey on the T2D Project began at a career expo at the University of Adelaide.
“That chance meeting prompted me to learn more about the Project and apply for a graduate engineer role,” he said.
With a strong interest in the field and a master’s degree in construction management, Thanveer joined the civil and surface works team at the Northern Construction Precinct.
When asked for advice for other young engineers, he said: “This was my first construction job, so I came in with limited experience, but I brought tonnes of motivation and curiosity, and that helped me learn quickly.”
#SAJobs #Construction #Infrastructure #T2DProject
Works are progressing well at the Central North Construction Precinct, with bulk excavation of the launch box now complete.
Upcoming works include:
✅ Construction of the 90m long and 52m wide spoil shed, which will be used to store ground material known as spoil
✅Construction of the doorframe slab over the first part of the tunnels, which is one of the key pieces of preparatory work required for the Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) launch
✅ Assembly and testing of the 500-tonne gantry crane.
The Central North Construction Precinct at Richmond – located between Sir Donald Bradman Drive and Keswick Creek – is where the T2D Project’s third TBM will be constructed and launched to build the twin 2.2km northern tunnels.
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Major milestone 🚧
The 300-tonne cutterhead for the first Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) has been successfully lifted and lowered into the Southern Precinct launch box.
Assembly of the first two TBMs is now underway side by side, getting ready to carve out the twin Southern Tunnels as they excavate through soil and rock.
#NonStopSouthRoad #T2DProject #Adelaide #Infrastructure
🎈💧 This is proof load testing of the 500-tonne gantry crane at the Southern Precinct construction site, a mandatory step in commissioning to ensure the crane is calibrated, tested and safe to operate at full capacity.
Our team used 18 waterbags, each holding 10–50m³ of water, to progressively load the crane. Waterbags are one of the safest ways to conduct this type of test, allowing load to be added gradually while the crane is closely monitored, rather than lifting the full load all at once.
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Did you know? 🤔
A doorframe slab plays an important role in getting our tunnel boring machines (TBMs) safely underground. It’s one of the key pieces of preparatory work that helps set the stage for a smooth and controlled TBM launch.
Excavation of the Southern Precinct’s doorframe slab was recently completed.
🎥 Watch the video to learn more.
“When we actively create room for women to contribute, we all benefit. Our decisions are better, our teams are stronger, and our overall outcomes are improved.”
This International Women’s Day, we celebrate the incredible women helping shape the future of construction and continue our commitment to creating a more inclusive and diverse workforce.
#InternationalWomensDay2026 #T2DProject
