Works are underway in Cheltenham to deliver Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) East for Melbourne and Victoria. We are preparing the site in Cheltenham for the construction of a new underground station.
What we are doing
Day works 7am to 6pm Monday to Friday and 7am to 1pm Saturday
Night works 6pm to 7am Monday to Sunday
Extended works 1pm to 6pm Saturday and 7am to 6pm Sunday and 7am - 6pm Sunday
Where
When
What we are doing
What to expect
Sir William Fry Reserve, Highett
Day Works: Ongoing until late 2026
Site establishment at SRL worksite
Vegetation and tree removal
Safely removing hazardous materials from the site if found
Installing fencing and hoarding
Site investigations
Pedestrian access to the reserve maintained
Intermittent northern car park access disruptions
Temporary fencing, vehicles and machinery in the reserve from mid March for site investigations
Increased truck movements
Moderate levels of noise, vibration, light and dust
Sir WIlliam Fry Reserve southern car park, Highett
Day Works: Ongoing until late 2026
Extended works: Intermittent until mid 2026
Extended Works: Ongoing until mid 2026
Temporary worksite
Moving underground services
Car park closed
Pedestrian detours in place
Moderate levels of noise, vibration, light and dust
Bay Road, Highett
Day Works: Ongoing until late 2026 Extended works: Intermittent until mid 2026
Extended Extended Works: Ongoing until mid 2026
Traffic barrier movements
Moving underground services
Site investigations
Hoarding installation
Ongoing intermittent eastbound lane closure between Jackson Road and Nepean Highway
Intermittent overnight changed traffic conditions between Jackson Road and Nepean Highway
Pedestrian detours in place
Access to Southland shopping centre maintained
Moderate levels of noise, vibration, light and dust
Nepean Highway and Service Road, Highett
Day works: Ongoing until mid 2026
Night works: Intermittent until mid 2026
Extended works: Ongoing until April 2026
Maintenance works
Moving underground services
Hoarding installation
Intermittent northbound Nepean Highway single lane closure at the Bay Road and Nepean Highway intersection
Intermittent northbound service lane closure on Nepean Highway Service Road, access via second entry
Intermittent car space closures on Nepean Highway Service Road
Moderate levels of noise, vibration, light and dust
Note: Timing of works may change due to weather or ground conditions
Impacts
As with all major infrastructure projects, surrounding communities may experience some impacts during construction. The Project supports businesses and residents to continue to lie, 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. Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we progress the delivery of SRL East at Cheltenham.
How we will manage our works
We will minimise the impacts to the community by:
Covering trucks to minimise dust
Monitoring noise, dust and vibration levels
Using noise blankets and hoarding to minimise noise, dust and light spill
Safely removing hazardous materials in accordance with regulations
