The project team is committed to keeping you updated onworks for the Burke Road Level Crossing Removal Project; this regular bulletin will provide you with a continuous flow of information about our upcoming work activities.

The Alliance consisting of John Holland, KBR, VicRoads, Public Transport Victoria (PTV), Metro Trains Melbourne (MTM) and the Level Crossing Removal Project, has started work for the Burke Road Level Crossing Removal Project.

The works at Burke Road include removing the level crossing by lowering the rail line under Burke Road, rebuilding Gardiner Station, as well as improvements to road and public transport connections.

What's happening?

Burke Road Temporary Closures

Please be advised that full road closures between Wills Street/Burke Road intersection and King Street/Burke Road intersection (near Gardiner Station), are required during the following times:

• Friday Evening 28 August – Monday Morning 31 August, 2015.
• Friday Evening 18 September – Monday Morning 28, September, 2015

Road closures are required to construct the new bridge over the Glen Waverley rail line. Drivers are advised to seek alternative routes during the closures.

The bridge will constructed at the existing ground level and Burke Road will be reopened to traffic when complete. This will allow the team to return at a later date and excavate the soil out underneath the bridge, to lower the rail line, without disrupting drivers and tram commuters.

Works to construct station platforms and Burke Road

• In late July construction work began on Carroll Crescent including temporary road closures at the corner of Burke Road and Carroll Crescent and Burke Road and Wills corridor. These works and road closures are required in order to construct new road alignments.
• To build the station platforms and the Burke Road Bridge, the project team will be constructing ground reinforcement near Gardiner Station using piling machines, excavation equipment and concrete trucks. A large piling machine will be visible, and given the nature of ground reinforcement works, high levels of noise and vibration are anticipated.
• The works will move towards King Street from 10 August for approximately six weeks, and will include impacts on the local road and some utility service (sewer, gas, power etc) relocation.

Works to construct retaining walls

At its lowest point under Burke Road, the rail line will be 6m lower than its existing level.

• To lower the rail line, the project team will build retaining walls along the rail corridor to support the new rail alignment.
• This work will involve excavation, drilling and concreting.
• Works will begin in mid-August at Carroll Crescent and Burke Road and which will progress along the rail corridor. Completion of this work is expected by early October.

King Street/Wills Street Sewer Relocation

• The project team must relocate the sewer line along King Street to rebuild the Burke Road/King Street intersection. To minimise impact on properties and driveways the sewer main will be relocated under the road using tunnelling equipment. This work involves excavating a series of small access shafts along King Street and tunnelling between them using the boring machine.
• Works are also required to tunnel the sewer line under the rail line to connect to an existing service at Wills Street. This rail crossing will also be undertaken by constructing two small access shafts and tunnelling between them.
• During these works there will be temporary changes to vehicle and pedestrian access along King Street and Wills Street. Traffic management and detours will be in place. Access will be maintained at all times.
• Further information regarding gas and sewer works will be provided to impacted residents.

Summary of out of hours activities

Out of hours works

11pm, Friday, 28 August to 6am Monday, 31 August2015

Closure of Burke Road

• Friday Evening 28 August to Monday Morning 31 August 2015.

Train Services

• Saturday 29 August and Sunday 30 August 2015.

Buses will replace all trains between Burnley and Darling on Saturday 29 August and Sunday 30 August, 2015.

Tram Services

• Saturday 29 August and Sunday 30 August, 2015.

Route 72 trams will operate as Route 72a with buses replacing trams between Stop 43 Glenferrie Road/Malvern Road and Camberwell.

Buses will divert around the work zone, and at Stop 70 Camberwell buses will use a temporary stop at the footpath.

Activities

Construct and install ground reinforcement at Burke Road using a piling machine and concrete truck.

• Installation/relocation of services (telecommunications, water main, lighting) across Burke Road using construction machinery including excavators.
• Installation of drainage pits under Burke Road.
• Geotechnical (ground) investigations using an excavator and trucks.
• Concrete and delivery trucks, cars and utes moving to and from the project site.
• Works to the tram line at Burke Road intersection.

(Residents should anticipate medium to high level noise, lighting and vibration impacts as a result of these activities).

Location

Burke Road and Gardiner Station area.

Out of hours works

11pm Saturday 19 September to 5am Monday 28 September 2015

Closure of Burke Road

• Friday evening 18 September to Monday morning 28 September 2015.

Train Services

• Monday 21 September to Friday 25 September 2015.

On the Glen Waverley line buses will replace trains between Burnley and Darling. An express shuttle bus will operate between Darling and Caulfield stations for customers to access the

Frankston/Pakenham/Cranbourne line or access City-bound trains.

• Tram Services

Saturday 19 September to Sunday 27 September 2015.

Route 72 trams will operate as Route 72a with buses replacing trams between Stop 43 Glenferrie Road/Malvern Road and Camberwell. Buses will divert around the work zone, and at Stop 70 Camberwell buses will use a temporary stop at the footpath.

Activities

• Construction of Burke Road bridge deck.
• Roadworks on Burke Road and Carroll Crescent, including asphalting and line marking.
• Installation of services (telecommunications, gas) with the use of construction machinery.
• Works to the tram line at Burke Road intersection.
• Construct and install ground reinforcement at Carroll Crescent using a piling rig and concrete truck.
• Changes to the existing station signal boxes.
• Trucks, cars and utes moving to and from the project site.

(Residents should anticipate high level noise, lighting and vibration impacts as a result of these activities).

Community corner: Open for business

Local businesses and traders along Burke Road will remain open for business at all times during works.

The project team will ensure adequate signage, traffic management and signed detours for vehicles and pedestrians. This will ensure people can still access community shopping precincts.

To register for your business to feature in our updates, please send your details to levelcrossings@vic.gov.au and include your business name, services, photograph/logo (optional) and contact details.

Burke Road construction milestones

July 2015

• Site set-up.

September 2015

• Major Road and Rail Closure (5 day closure of Glen Waverley Line, nine day closure of Yarra Trams Route 72 and Burke Road).

January 2016

• Major Road and Rail Closure (16 day closure of Glen Waverley Line, Burke Road and Yarra Trams Route 72).

January 2016

• Rebuilt Gardiner Station opens.

April 2016

• Burke Road Level Crossing Completion.