Story: Bridges and tunnels

Amelia Rose tunnel boring machine (2nd of 2)

Amelia Rose tunnel boring machine

This tunnel boring machine, called Amelia Rose, is used to dig tunnels under Auckland for infrastructure projects such as electricity cables or sewers.

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How to cite this page:

Jock Phillips, 'Bridges and tunnels - Road and utility tunnels', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/photograph/23815/amelia-rose-tunnel-boring-machine (accessed 20 April 2024)

Story by Jock Phillips, published 11 Mar 2010