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Women in Construction

CPB Contractors

22 August 2024

All-women TBM crew to build Suburban Rail Loop tunnels

In a world first, an all-women tunnel boring machine (TBM) crew will help build Melbourne’s Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) East twin tunnels between Cheltenham and Glen Waverley. 

Being delivered by CPB Contractors as part of the Suburban Connect consortium, Expressions of Interest are now open for those who want to contribute to this city-shaping project.

CPB Contractors Construction Manager Isolde Piet will lead the highly-skilled crew of 25, which will include a TBM operator, gantry and segment crane operators and support roles – opening up careers in construction for a new generation of women.

“I’m absolutely thrilled to be a part of this incredible project and this history-making initiative, which I hope will encourage many more women to join the industry,” adds Isolde.

At least 10 per cent of total labour hours on the tunnels will be worked by women – with tunneling to start in 2026 and trains taking passengers by 2035.

Minister for Suburban Rail Loop Danny Pearson shares that the project will not only transform the state's public transport network but also create a long pipeline of jobs and opportunities for all Victorians.

“This is an example of the incredible opportunities a project like Suburban Rail Loop can deliver – an all-female tunnelling crew is a global first that will break down barriers and create new pathways for women,” adds Minister Pearson.

The first stage of the SRL will deliver six new underground stations between Cheltenham and Box Hill. The consortium's delivery of the project will include 26km of twin tunnels, two new underground station boxes and construction works at the Southern Stabling Yard.

Expressions of Interest to be part of the all-female TBM crew and other roles on this city-shaping project can be registered at suburbanrailloop.vic.gov.au/jobs

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