Extreme Engineering - Season 8 (2023)

Danny Forster goes to New Orleans where massive construction of a revolutionary storm surge protection system is taking place in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.

Mponeng Gold Mine, Johannesburg, South Africa, is already the deepest mine on the Earth. Thanks to gold production decline and world gold prices, the miners are going even deeper to keep the mine viable.

Danny Forster examines work on the new San Francisco Oakland Bay bridge. A masterpiece of design, to address issues such as earthquake proofing of the structure and making it user friendly.

Heading to Melbourne, Australia, Danny Forster examines the construction of a speciality stadium that has, in every way, been designed to offer sports fans the ultimate experience.

At $18billion, the Gotthard Base Tunnel project, a 56 Kilometre tunnel through the Swiss Alps, is probably one of the worlds most expensive projects. Danny Forster investigates what it will take to build the world's biggest rail tunnel.

Danny Foster lends a hand with Abu Dhabi's Central Market project. A massive construction featuring offices, parks, shops and hotels all of which will be built around the world's tallest residential tower.

Danny investigates one of the largest earth moving projects in history, commissioned by the Dutch to expand the Port Of Rotterdam's Terminal capacity, to triple its current ship and container handling capability.