Start of tunnelling signals change of gear for WestConnex construction

By Matt O'Sullivan
Updated July 18 2016 - 8:13pm, first published 7:30pm
Premier Mike Baird says the government is determined to ensure homes are acquired ''fairly and compassionately'' for WestConnex. Photo: Peter Rae
Premier Mike Baird says the government is determined to ensure homes are acquired ''fairly and compassionately'' for WestConnex. Photo: Peter Rae
The first excavating equipment for the WestConnex tunnels makes its way down a ramp at Concord on Monday.  Photo: Peter Rae
The first excavating equipment for the WestConnex tunnels makes its way down a ramp at Concord on Monday. Photo: Peter Rae

Tunnelling machines have begun their long and controversial journey underneath Sydney's inner west, signalling the start of one the most challenging parts of the $16.8 billion WestConnex motorway project.

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