A workforce of 1,800 people has been continuing to progress the Cross River Rail project, even as social distancing measures have been in place to limit the spread or outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19).
A pedestrian bridge at the Roma Street site has been removed, and demolition is continuing of the former Hotel Jen building.
Demolition of two blocks in the Brisbane CBD has also been finished. The blocks will allow for the construction of a new station at Albert Street. There, piling works and the construction of an acoustic shed are underway as work begins on the underground station box.
Piling works for the dive site at Woolloongabba for the tunnel boring machines are also completed. Excavation of the launch area will now get underway.
Work has also started on the northern tunnel portal, between Roma Street and Exhibition stations.
Piling at Boggo Road is also making strides, with 100 out of the 150 piles installed for the station box.
According to a statement from Cross River Rail the continuation of work during the COVID-19 restrictions has had a wider effect on the Queensland economy, with manufacturers and construction supply companies benefiting from works not being halted. Subcontractors carrying out works on each of the sites have also directly benefited.
Safety precautions and social distancing measures have been in place at all sites, with extra hygiene protocols adhered to.
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