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What we're doing

We're relocating underground and overhead power lines to create space to realign a section of the Koonung Creek and prepare for future upgrades.

From early March to April 2026, we'll work with United Energy to relocate power poles in Koonung Creek Linear Park, between Church Road and Colston Close, Doncaster.

Works include:

• installing temporary fencing to secure works areas
• digging into the ground to remove underground power cables
• trimming and removing trees and vegetation to create space for the relocated power poles
• drilling holes for the new poles
• installing the power poles and stringing the lines
• removing existing power poles and lines.

Impacted residents will be notified of any associated power outages by United Energy in advance.

Where and when

Day works: 7am to 6pm Monday to Friday and 7am to 1pm Saturdays

• Koonung Creek Linear Park, between Church Road and Colston Close, Doncaster
• Eram Park, Box Hill North.

What to expect

• Construction vehicles, machinery equipment and workers in the area.
• Medium to high levels of noise, dust and vibration from machinery.
• One power pole will be moved closer to properties on Norfolk Crescent.
• Temporary closure of residential back gate access to Koonung Creek Trail for safety during upgrade works.
• Intermittent disruptions on the Koonung Creek Trail with access maintained under traffic management.

These dates and times are subject to change and we'll contact impacted residents in advance of any changes.

Managing impacts

We carefully manage our works in line with the project's strict environmental performance requirements including:

• working during the day, where possible
• installing temporary fencing and barriers to create safe work areas
• monitoring noise and vibration levels with real time monitoring
• preventing dust and water runoff with environmental controls.

Keeping in touch

We’ll be out talking to nearby residents and businesses about these works in more detail, including how we’ll manage local impacts. If you have any questions now, please contact the 24/7 Contact Centre on 1800 105 105.

Schedule is subject to change. Visit Disruptions for schedule changes.

If you need assistance due to a hearing or speech impairment, visit relayservice.gov.au.  For languages other than English please call 9209 0147.

For more information call 1800 105 105 or email contact@bigbuild.vic.gov.au.