Sydney’s ‘unbuildable motorway’ to be completed after two-year delay caused by sinkholes
Construction on Sydney's M6 motorway is set to resume after a two-year halt caused by sinkholes and geological faults. A new agreement with the private consortium aims to complete the project by 2028 while minimizing additional costs to taxpayers.
Why it matters
The project illustrates the complexities and financial risks associated with large-scale urban infrastructure development in challenging geological conditions.
Tunnelling will resume on Sydney’s M6 motorway after sinkholes and a reverse fault halted construction two years ago. Photograph: Transport for NSW View image in fullscreen Tunnelling will resume on Sydney’s M6 motorway after sinkholes and a reverse fault halted construction two years ago. Photograph: Transport for NSW New South Wales Sydney’s ‘unbuildable motorway’ to be completed after two-year delay caused by sinkholes State government and consortium strike deal to complete M6’s twin tunnels with minister insisting there is ‘no extra cost to NSW taxpayers’
The article provides a balanced view of the project's delays, the government's deal, and the impact on taxpayers.
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