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CONSTRUCTION The tunnel was constructed between 1996 and 2000 by Transfield-Obayashi Joint Venture. It is 3.4km long and is comprised of 2.9km of driven tunnel and 500m of cut-and-cover. Unlike the shallower (& shorter) Domain Tunnel it passes deep under the Yarra . It was subject to significant engineering problems and delays during construction due to unexpectedly high water pressures at its maximum depth of 65 m. The deepest parts of the tunnel (under Punt Road) still occasionally leak due to water pressure in the area. SEE ALSO
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