25 April 2024

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

What we are doing

Day works - 7am to 6pm Monday to Friday and 7am to 1pm Saturday.

Night works - 6pm to 7am Monday to Saturday.

Extended works - 6pm until 10pm Monday to Friday.

The following works will be carried out during April.

Stage 1

WhereWhenWhat we are doingWhat to expect
217 Kingston Road, Heatherton

Day works -  Ongoing through April

Extended works - at times through April

  • Earthworks and piling for the Stabling Network Support Facility
  • Safe removal of hazardous material
  • Construction of the tunnel access structure
  • Site investigations to locate underground services and assess ground conditions
  • Extension of the site compound
  • Traffic management in place on Old Dandenong Road
  • Tunnel access structure works until 10pm at times for equipment maintenance and concrete pouring
150-170 Old Dandenong Road, HeathertonDay works -  Ongoing through April
  • Site investigations to locate underground services and assess
    ground conditions
  • Earthworks to prepare the site
  • Removal of up to 6 trees on Henry
    Street
 
Old Dandenong Road, HeathertonDay/Night works -  Ongoing until early May
  • Site investigations to locate underground services and assess ground conditions
  • Day and night lane closures north of Kingston Road
  • Left turn only at Kingston Road during
    the day and night
  • No southbound access from Old Dandenong Road across Kingston during the day and night
Kingston Road, HeathertonDay works -  Ongoing until early-May
  • Site investigations to locate underground services and assess ground conditions
  • Eastbound lane closure between
    Pine Lane and Old Dandenong Road

Stage 2

WhereWhenWhat we are doingWhat to expect

Old Dandenong Road, Heatherton

Night works - from late April to early May
  • Overnight works to remove traffic barriers
  • Overnight road closure for up to 4 nights from late-April to early-May
Byng Avenue, Ball RoadDay works -  from late April to mid May
  • Site investigations to assess ground conditions
  • Intermittent traffic changes for up to 2 weeks
  • Access to homes and businesses will be assisted by traffic controllers
Kingston Road, HeathertonDay works -  from late April to mid May
Night Works  - from late April to early May
  • Building a u-turn on Kingston Road between Dingley Bypass and Peace Road
  • Removal of vegetation and up to 8 trees
  • Overnight works to install traffic barriers
  • Day and night westbound lane closures between Dingley Bypass and Clayton Road
  • Reduced speed limit
  • Overnight road closure between Dingley Bypass and Clayton Road for up to 2 nights
  • Detour via Clayton Road, Bourke Road and Elder Street South
  • Access to homes and businesses will
Elder Street South, HeathertonDay works - from late April to early July
  • Building an access track into Dingley Bypass road reserve
  • Removal of vegetation and up to 9 trees
  • Road closed between Old Dandenong Road and Hunt Crescent
  • Detour via Old Dandenong Road, Clarinda Road and Tammany Drive
  • Access to homes and businesses will be maintained

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 Environment Protection Authority regulations
  • Scheduling works to reduce impacts
  • Installing road safety and detour signage
  • Maintaining access to homes and businesses
  • Monitoring noise, dust and vibration levels
  • Turning off equipment when not in use
  • Using noise blankets on equipment
  • Minimising light spill.

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