11 October 2024 to 11 November 2024

Works are underway in Heatherton and Clarinda to deliver Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) East for Melbourne and Victoria.

We are building a Stabling Facility in Heatherton and preparing to launch Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) from Clarinda.
Upcoming works at these sites are summarised below:

Stabling Facility in Heatherton

  • Building the Eastern Tunnel Entrance (ETE) and Western Tunnel Entrance (WTE)
  • Building a permanent Network Support Facility (NSF) for construction and operational power
  • Moving underground and above ground services
  • Building a heavy vehicle access point into the Stabling Facility from Kingston Road.

Clarinda

  • Site investigations and building a temporary power supply facility for the TBMs.

What we are doing

Day works: 7am to 6pm Monday to Friday and 7am to 1pm Saturday
Night works: 6pm to 7am Monday to Friday
Extended works: 6pm to 10pm Monday to Friday, 1pm to 5pm Saturday and Sunday.
24-hour works from late October.

WhereWhen What we are doing What to expect
Stabling Facility in Heatherton Day/night/extended works: Ongoing to late December 2024
  • Building the ETE
  • Building the NSF
  • Site establishment
  • Moving services
  • Demolition
  • Site investigations
  • Building an access road in the Dingley Bypass Road Reserve
  • Preparing to build the WTE including earthworks, clearing trees and vegetation and safely removing hazardous materials
  • Traffic barrier install and removal
  • Moderate levels of noise, dust and vibration

Changed traffic conditions

  • There will be changed traffic conditions, including lane and road closures in October on Elder Street South, Henry Street and Old Dandenong Road
  • There will be changed traffic conditions, including lane and road closures, from late October to late December on Kingston Road
  • No works impacting Kingston Road will occur during the Australian Open Golf period.
  • Access to homes and businesses will be maintained
  • Drivers are advised to follow local traffic signage and allow extra travel time
  • Sign up for works reminders via SMS text to get traffic updates

Changes to local bus services

  • Weekday impacts to bus route 631 between Nicholas Grove and Pine Lane until late December
  • Night and weekend impacts to bus route 631 between Dingley Bypass and Warrigal Road until late December
  • Visit ptv.vic.gov.au to plan your journey
Stabling Facility in Heatherton Day/night/extended works: Ongoing to late December 2024
  • Building a heavy vehicle access point from Kingston Road into the Stabling Facility including site establishment, earthworks, clearing trees and vegetation
  • Building a temporary signalised pedestrian crossing over Kingston Road east of Nicholas Grove
  • Installing Keep Clear linemarking on Kingston Road at Nicholas Grove and Golf View Road
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Clarinda Day works: Ongoing
Night works: For up to 2 nights
Extended works: For one weekend in early October
  • Site establishment and earthworks to install temporary power supply facility
  • Site fencing installation
  • Site investigations
  • Road lighting installation
  • Asphalting
  • Low levels of noise and light
  • Overnight lane closures on Kingston Road between Dingley Bypass and Peace Road for up to 2 nights in late October; traffic maintained in both directions.

It's important to note the timing of works may change due to weather or ground conditions.

Grow Master, Diaco's and Kingston Heath Golf Club will be open for business during works.

Impacts

As with all major infrastructure projects, surrounding communities may experience some impacts during construction.
The Project supports businesses and residents to continue to live, work, study and shop in their community.

Please contact us on 1800 105 105 to discuss support available if you are impacted by our works.

How we will manage our works

We will minimise impacts to the community by:

  • Transporting materials from site in covered trucks to minimise dust
  • Removing hazardous materials in accordance with EPA regulations
  • Scheduling works to reduce impacts
  • Maintaining access to homes and businesses
  • Monitoring noise, dust and vibration levels
  • Minimising light to businesses and residents
  • Turning off equipment when not in use
  • Using noise blankets on equipment
  • Using water and dust suppressants.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we progress the delivery of SRL East at Heatherton.

Download the PDF

SRL Heatherton and Clarinda October works update (PDF 1.2 MB)