Works are underway in Heatherton to deliver SRL East for Melbourne and Victoria.

We previously notified the community we would be undertaking site investigations to measure and locate underground services and assess ground conditions along Old Dandenong Road. These works have been rescheduled and will now be undertaken from mid-November.

We'll also be undertaking site establishment and site investigations, including piling trials, in and around our site at 217 Kingston Road, Heatherton to prepare for the construction of the Tunnel Access Structure. These works will commence from mid-November and take up to 6 weeks to complete.

Site establishment and investigation

The following works will be undertaken during extended daytime working hours (approvals in place):

• Installation of traffic barriers and signage to create a safe working area
• Installation of new utility connections
• Removal of traffic barriers once works are complete
• Tree and vegetation removal
• Survey works on Kingston Road
• Drilling to assess ground conditions.

The following works will be intermittently undertaken during night-time working hours:

• Utility connections on Old Dandenong Road
• Traffic barrier modifications and signage installation on Old Dandenong Road, Kingston Road and Dingley Bypass
• Delivery of heavy equipment and piling rigs to site.

Traffic detours and reduced speed limits will be in place on Old Dandenong Road, Kingston Road and Dingley Bypass to ensure drivers, pedestrians and workers remain safe.  All timings are weather dependent.

Day-time working hours

• 6am to 6pm, Monday to Friday
• 6am to 3pm, Saturday

Night-time working hours

• 6pm to 6am, Monday to Sunday

How we will manage our works

We will be using equipment that generates medium levels of noise, dust and vibrations.

We will minimise impacts to the community by:

• Positioning equipment as far as possible from residents and businesses where possible
• Turning equipment off when not in use
• Use of water carts onsite to minimise dust
• Positioning light towers away from residential properties and businesses
• Regularly keeping the community updated via works notifications as construction progresses.

Local traffic and public transport changes

Traffic and public transport changes are needed to complete these works with detours and reduced speed limits in place at times. Vehicle and pedestrian access to homes and businesses will be maintained at all times with help from traffic controllers.

Please see the table and map below for details of traffic and public transport changes in the area from mid-November for up to 6 weeks.