We're upgrading the Eastern Freeway with new express lanes, new traffic management technology, Melbourne's first express busway and a seamless connection to North East Link.

What we're doing

To make way for the Eastern Freeway Upgrades at the Doncaster Road interchange, we're relocating water assets here and building a 4m wide x 2m high x 7m deep Pressure Reducing Station in Timber Ridge Reserve, Doncaster. A Pressure Reducing Station is a system that manages and stabilises water pressure before it is distributed through the network.

As previously notified, the site location considers the safety of park users, proximity to existing infrastructure and maintenance access. Along with community feedback, the site location and facility design was determined in consultation with Yarra Valley Water as the asset owner and Manningham Council as the landowner.

From January 2026, we'll work in Timber Ridge to:

• pour a concrete slab for the new Pressure Reducing Station
• excavate and install underground pipes and water fittings
• install above-ground water fittings and acoustic coverings over the new system
• landscape and plant around the new system with small trees and vegetation.

When we'll work

Day works: 7am to 6pm Monday to Friday and 7am to 3pm Saturdays

• Timber Ridge Reserve, Doncaster

What to expect

• Construction vehicle movements in Ayr Street and Timber Ridge
• Removal of parking along the reserve in Timber Ridge during working hours (7am to 6pm, Monday to Saturday)
• Speeds reduced to 40 km/hr in Timber Ridge
• Construction vehicles, machinery and workers in the area
• Medium levels of noise, dust and vibration from machinery and equipment
• Water service disruptions are not planned for this stage of works, however if required, Yarra Valley Water will notify affected properties

Managing impacts

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

• Monitoring noise, dust and vibration levels with real time monitoring, when required
• 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 be managing any local impacts. If you have any questions now, please contact the 24/7 Contact Centre on 1800 105 105.

For languages other than English please call 9209 0147.