After eight years of construction, the Melbourne Metro Tunnel is officially set to open in time for Summer. #9News | 9 News Melbourne

The Metro Tunnel Project in Melbourne today celebrated a major milestone, with the project’s first tunnel breakthrough achieved in the CBD as part of State Library Station construction. Five new underground stations and twin 9km rail tunnels are being built through the centre of Melbourne, as part of Victoria’s biggest ever public transport infrastructure project. Congratulations to the teams involved! John Holland, as part of the CYP Design & Construction joint venture, is building the tunnels

Melbourne's Metro Tunnel project has marked a major milestone. The first part of the project is open to the public involving not trains, but trams. 7NEWS at 6pm | More local news: www.7news.com.au/news/vic #7NEWS | 7NEWS Melbourne

As work ramps up on the Metro Tunnel project, Melburnians can get a closer look at what's going on. Latest Melbourne stories: https://yhoo.it/1HYefMw #7News | 7NEWS Melbourne

Tunnel workers have struck pay dirt on Melbourne's North East Link, with many now earning three times the average wage of a scientist. They'll be paid up to $320,000 a year thanks to a new pay deal - as the project cost spirals. 7NEWS at 6pm | More local news: www.7NEWS.com.au/news/vic #7NEWS | 7NEWS Melbourne

Work on the biggest and only underground rail project in Melbourne since the City loop launched in 1981, is on track. Nine News was given a special tour behind the scenes, and the unique design features extra long platforms to accommodate the trains of the future. #9News | 9 News Melbourne