West Gate Tunnel
Melbourne, VIC

West Gate Tunnel

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Client
Victorian Government
Location
Melbourne, VIC
Architect
Wood Marsh
Builder
CPB Contractors and John Holland (Joint Venture CPBJH)
Status
Completed
Services
Civil Engineering, Digital Engineering, Structural Engineering
Roadway passing through the West Gate Tunnel arch
Façade detail on the West Gate Tunnel portal structure

A new alternative to Melbourne’s West Gate Bridge, connecting the west to the port

Project Overview

The West Gate Tunnel Project gives Melbourne’s west a new, more reliable way to connect with the city and the Port of Melbourne. A $10 billion alternative to the West Gate Bridge, delivering twin tunnels, elevated roadways and associated bridge and interchange works. It’s infrastructure built to ease the daily journey for the communities and industries that depend on this connection.

Scope of Work

TTW delivered Structural, Construction Engineering, Façade and Digital Engineering services for the vent structures:

  • Simplified complex geometry for easier cladding fabrication
  • Delivered a lightweight, sustainable design without compromising the architectural intent
  • Provided fast, accurate responses to design modifications
  • Optimised materials and spans for each panel’s size, wind loads and location
  • Standardised extrusions, connections and details for smoother installation and reduced waste
Aerial view of the West Gate Tunnel portal

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