Matthew Reilly
Director
Sydney's Super Tunnel (2020)
Season 1
The documentary series, filmed over seven years, delves into the complexities of the Sydney Metro project, focusing on the tunnel construction, including under-harbor tunnelling, the use of large tunnel boring machines, and excavation work deep below the city. It also highlights the role of steam locomotives and other aspects of the project including rigorous testing of the automated driverless trains to ensure the safety and longevity for many years of public use.
Released Aug. 12, 2020
Episode 51 min
2+
Genres: Documentary
Keywords: mdblist.imdb-tv-mini-series, mdblist.has-trailer, tmdb.sydney-australia, tmdb.engineering, imdb.tv-mini-series, tmdb.awestruck
Watch Providers: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
Production Companies: Rogue Creative, Beyond Productions
Network: SBS
S1E1 - Action Stations
The show kicks off with a dynamic taster of what the series has in store - namely the inside story of a crack team building a trailblazing, fully-automated metro system costing $50 billion.
Aug. 12, 2020, midnight
S1E2 - What Lies Beneath
We check in on our engineers encountering all manner of issues tunnelling through a minefield of existing infrastructure - skyscraper footings and basements, sewers, a graveyard, and rail tunnels.
Aug. 19, 2020, midnight
S1E3 - Digging Deep
Another super challenge looms, perhaps the greatest of the entire project - digging two tunnels beneath Sydney Harbour.
Sept. 2, 2020, midnight
S1E4 - Fast Tracked
We follow architect Ross de la Motte, seeing that his vision for the stations has finally come to light. He has gone to great lengths to design stations that benefit from natural light and airflow.
Sept. 9, 2020, midnight
Network: SBS
Episode Runtime: 51 min.
Season Runtime: 409 min.
Released: Aug. 12, 2020
Last Air Date: April 24, 2025, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: NR / 2+
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