December 2023 and January 2024 Metro Tunnel Construction Updates.
Major works on the Metro Tunnel are continuing in the State Library to build the new underground station.
During December 2023 and January 2024, works within the State Library Station precinct will include:
• main station entrance construction and build-out works
• construction and fit-out of the underground passenger connection to Melbourne Central Station, station passenger area and operation rooms
• reinstatement of community space
• train testing through the tunnel.
Please visit bigbuild.vic.gov.au for more information.
La Trobe Street site
24-hours, Monday to Friday
7am to 12am, Saturdays and Sundays
Little La Trobe Street and Swanston Street
concrete pump operation
24-hours, Monday to Sunday, ongoing (as required)
Tower crane demobilisation
24-hours Monday to Sunday until the works are
complete, from the second week of January
Melbourne Central Station
12am to 5am, Monday to Fridays
- Construction and fit-out of the underground passenger
- connection between the new State Library Station and
- Melbourne Central Station
- Works include installation and fit-out of escalators,
- service relocations, and slab, tile and wall removal