10 January 2025 to 1 March 2025

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.

Upcoming works include:

  • Site investigations to locate utilities
  • Relocating water mains in and around Nepean Highway to clear the path for future tunnelling and underground station excavation
  • Road modifications to maintain vehicle access to Nepean Highway Service Road during works.

What we are doing

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

Night works 8pm to 6am Monday to Sunday

The following works will be carried out from mid-January.

WhereWhenWhat we are doingWhat to expect
Sir William Fry Reserve southern car park, HighettDay/night works:
  • Temporary SRL worksite
  • Car park closed
  • Pedestrian detours in place
Nepean Highway and Service Road, HighettDay/night works:
  • Moving underground services
  • Tree removal
  • Road modification works
  • Northbound lane closures between Charman Road and Sir William Fry Reserve between 9pm and 5am
  • Southern access to Nepean Highway Service Road closed. Alternative entrance available from late-January
  • Overnight southbound U-turn closure on Nepean Highway at Bay Road
  • Lane closed northbound between Southland Shopping Centre and Sir William Fry Reserve
  • Traffic management in place
  • Up to 40 car spaces closed day and night on Nepean Highway Service Road
Bay Road, HighettNight works:
  • Moving underground services
  • Eastbound lane closure at Nepean Highway intersection
  • No left turn onto Nepean Highway

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:

  • 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
  • Using water and dust suppressants.

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

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SRL Cheltenham January March Works Update.pdf (PDF 1.7 MB)