Originally scheduled for commissioning in mid-2010, the Northern Sewerage Project will now be ready for use in early 2012, according to Victorian State Water Minister Tim Holding.

“This project is being delivered on budget and six months ahead of schedule,” Mr Holding said.

Victoria the tunnel boring machine (TBM) completed a 1.3 kilometre tunnel after breaking through a shaft in Coburg in late-February. Victoria has been excavating 24 hours a day, six days a week since December and has created a three metre diameter tunnel, approximately 30–40 metres below the surface.

Victoria is…