Episodes (10)

Singapore Sky Park
S08E01 · Singapore Sky Park

Dec 31, 2008

Danny Forster goes to Singapore to examine the construction of the world's first Skypark which is being built on top of three skyscrapers.

Rio de Janeiro Power Grid
S08E02 · Rio de Janeiro Power Grid

Dec 31, 2023

Rio De Janeiro suffers from frequent widespread blackouts. To complicate matters they are due to host the Olympic Games, so Brazil is building one of the largest hydroelectric projects in the world, the Simplício Hydroelectric Complex.

Kuwait Tower
S08E03 · Kuwait Tower

Dec 31, 2023

Danny Forster takes a trip to Kuwait to meet the people responsible for the construction of the Al Hamra Tower, which is planned to be the world's tallest twisting structure when completed.

New Orleans Surge Barrier
S08E04 · New Orleans Surge Barrier

Dec 31, 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.

South Africa's Mponeng Gold Mine
S08E05 · South Africa's Mponeng Gold Mine

Dec 31, 2023

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.

Overhauling the Bay Bridge
S08E06 · Overhauling the Bay Bridge

Dec 31, 2023

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.

Melbourne Stadium
S08E07 · Melbourne Stadium

Dec 31, 2023

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.

Gotthard Base Tunnel
S08E08 · Gotthard Base Tunnel

Dec 31, 2023

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.

Abu Dhabi Central Market
S08E09 · Abu Dhabi Central Market

Dec 31, 2023

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.

Port of Rotterdam
S08E10 · Port of Rotterdam

Dec 31, 2023

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.

About

Extreme Engineering Season 8 (2023) is released on Dec 31, 2008 and the latest season 9 of Extreme Engineering is released in 2023. Watch Extreme Engineering online - the English Documentary TV series from United States. Extreme Engineering is directed by Pip Gilmour,Sarah Holt,Jennifer Lorenz,Jackie Mow and created by Ron Blau with Joseph Giotta and Larc Spies.

As know as:

Mega Construções, Extremní inženýrství(Alternative Title), Mimořádné projekty, Ekstrem ingeniørkunst, Megacostruzioni: ingegneria estrema

Countries:

United States

Language:

English

Production Companies:

Discovery Channel Pictures, Powderhouse Productions

Official Site:

Discovery Channel

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