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Text version of Sydney tunnel depths diagram

A diagram showing the depths of tunnels across Sydney, in comparison to Sydney Metro tunnel depths.

1 metre (less than one storey)
City Circle - York Street/Wynyard rail tunnel

21 metres (approximately 7 storeys)
Cross City Tunnel - Outside Town Hall

25 metres (approximtely 8 storeys)
Sydney Harbour Tunnel - average depth

25 metres (approximately 8 storeys)
Land Cove Tunnel - average depth

27 metres (approximately 9 storeys)
Metro North West Line - average depth

32 metres (approximately 11 storeys)
Eastern Distributor - average depth

35 metres (approximately 12 storeys)
WestConnex (New M5) - average depth

35 metres (approximately 12 storeys)
M4-M5 Link Rozelle Interchange - average depth

35 metres (approximately 12 storeys)
Sydney Metro City & Southwest (Chatswood to Sydenham) - average depth

38 metres (approximately 13 storeys)
Sydney Metro West - average depth

83 metres (approximately 28 storeys)
Western Harbour Tunnel - maximum depth

90 metres (approximately 30 storeys)
NorthConnex - maximum depth

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