Works are underway in Heatherton and Clarinda to deliver Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) East for Melbourne and Victoria.
What we are doing
Train stabling facility, Heatherton
Building the eastern tunnel entrance (ETE) and western tunnel entrance (WTE)
Building a permanent network support facility (NSF)
Moving underground and above ground services.
Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) launch site, Clarinda
Building the Clarinda tunnel access structures (TAS)
Connecting underground services.
Day works: 7am to 6pm Monday to Friday and 7am to 1pm Saturday Extended works: 6pm to 10pm Monday to Friday and 1pm to 10pm Saturday Night works: 6pm to 7am Monday to Sunday 24 hour works: 7am to 7am Monday to Sunday
Where
When
What we are doing
What to expect
Train stabling facility west, Heatherton
Day/extended works: Ongoing to late 2025
24 hour works: Ongoing from January 2026
Building the WTE including earthworks, concreting, ground improvement and diaphragm wall construction
Site investigations
Safe removal of hazardous material
Extending hoarding
24 hour works from 7am Monday to midnight Saturdays
Workers in specialised protective clothing as we continue safe removal of hazardous materials
Workers in Kingston Walk Linear Reserve and Henry Street Linear Reserve at times for site investigations
Moderate levels of noise, vibration, light and dust
Truck movements
Train stabling facility east, Heatherton
24 hour works: Ongoing to late 2026
Building the ETE, with 24-hour excavation and related works
Building the NSF
Site investigations
Vegetation removal
Safe management and removal of hazardous materials
Earthworks
Extending hoarding
Workers in specialised protective clothing as we continue safe removal of hazardous materials
Moderate levels of noise, vibration, light and dust
Truck movements
Dingley Bypass, Heatherton
Night works: Early to mid December 2025
Moving and connecting underground services
Intermittent northbound overnight road closures between Clarinda Road and Kingston Road for up to 8 nights
Intermittent southbound overnight lane closures between Clarinda Road and Kingston Road for up to 8 nights
Kingston Road, Heatherton
Day/night works: Ongoing to February 2026
Road reinstatement
Lighting installation
Moving and connecting underground and above ground services
Traffic barrier movements
Hoarding construction
Eastbound lane closure between Dingley Bypass and Clayton Road from late November until February 2026
Intermittent overnight road closures from Nicholas Grove to Clayton Road
Changed traffic conditions between Nicholas Grove and Clayton Road with traffic management in place until early 2026
Changes to 631 bus route including closure of some bus stops between Nicholas Grove and Clayton Road
Access to homes will be maintained Moderate levels of noise, vibration, light and dust
Building the Clarinda TBM launch site, including civil works, concrete slab construction, shaft excavation, diaphragm wall construction, piling and ground improvement
Moving and connecting underground services
Changed traffic conditions on Victory Road
Peace Road entry at Kingston Road closed from late October for up to 6 weeks. Entry to Peace Road via Victory Road
Moderate levels of noise, vibration, light and dust
Truck movements day and night
Note: Timing of works may change due to weather or ground conditions.
Local traders remain open for business during works.
Holiday shutdown
There will be no Suburban Rail Loop works during the holiday period from Saturday 20 December 2025 to Monday 12 January 2026 inclusive.
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
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
Using water and dust suppressants
Maintaining access to homes and businesses.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we progress the delivery of SRL East at Heatherton and Clarinda.
