We're reimagining the Valda Wetlands by rebuilding and revitalising parklands, wetlands and waterways. We’ll close the freeway between Doncaster and Tram roads for a weekend in early September to install a new Heyington Bridge for improved walking and cycling connections over the Eastern Freeway.

What we're doing

From July to September, we'll:

• build new sewer shafts before relocating existing sewer mains
• continue earthworks to shape the new wetlands
• build concrete foundations for new noise walls during the day
• install protective archways for the realigned Koonung Creek
• deliver and assemble steel beams at night to form the new bridge structure
• install bridge structures and ramps
• install supporting structures and segments of the new bridge
• mobilise a 600-tonne crane and perform a test lift of the new bridge
• build concrete foundations in Stanton Street Reserve and install structures for the new bridge
• complete concrete works for the bridge foundations in Stanton Street Reserve
• close the freeway for a weekend in September to demolish the existing bridge and install the new bridge.

When we'll work

What to expect

• Construction vehicles, machinery and workers in the area
• Medium levels of noise, dust and vibration from machinery and equipment.

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
• preventing dust and water runoff with environmental controls
• use of directional lighting when working at night.

If you have any concerns about these impacts, please contact the project team on 1800 105 105 any time.

Schedule is subject to change. Visit bigbuild.vic.gov.au/works for schedule changes. For more information call 1800 105 105 or visit the Project Information Centre at 284 Doncaster Road, Balwyn North.

For languages other than English please call 9209 0147.