Works are underway in Heatherton and Clarinda to deliver Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) East for Melbourne and Victoria.
We are building a Stabling Facility in Heatherton and preparing to launch Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs) from Clarinda.
Upcoming works at these sites are summarised below:
Stabling Facility in Heatherton
Building the Eastern Tunnel Entrance (ETE) and Western Tunnel Entrance (WTE)
Building a permanent Network Support Facility (NSF) for construction and operational power
Moving underground and above ground services
Clarinda
Site investigations, site establishment and building a temporary power supply facility to power the TBMs
Building the Clarinda Tunnel Access Structures (TAS)
What we are doing
Day works: 7am to 6pm Monday to Friday and 7am to 1pm Saturday Night works: 6pm to 7am Monday to Friday Extended works: 6pm to 10pm Monday to Friday, 1pm to 5pm Saturday and Sunday. 24-hour works at times.
Where
When
What we are doing
What to expect
Stabling Facility
Day/night and extended works: Ongoing
Building the ETE, WTE and NSF
Site investigations
Safety removing hazardous materials
Establishing a worksite, including excavation, tree removal and drainage works
Installation of permanent fencing
Moving underground services
Lane and road closures on Elder Street South and Henry Street until early February
From mid February to late 2025 there will be 24-hour works, 7am Monday to 7am Sunday to prepare and excavate the ETE
You may see workers in specialised protective clothing as we continue safe removal of hazardous materials
Moderate levels of noise, vibration, light and dust
Increased truck movements
Clarinda
Day/night and extended works: Ongoing
Building the TAS and temporary power supply facility
Safely removing hazardous material
Establishing a worksite, including traffic barrier installation, earthworks and tree removal
Installation of permanent fencing
Construction activities and piling
Road lighting installation
Road modifications and asphalting
You may see workers in specialised protective clothing as we continue safe removal of hazardous materials
Increased levels of noise, vibration, light and dust
Kingston Road
Day/night/extended works: Ongoing
Moving underground services
Establishing a worksite, including permanent fencing installation, and tree and vegetation removal
Traffic barrier installation
Road modifications and asphalting
Westbound lanes closed between Old Dandenong Road and Dingley Bypass until late March with crews working 24-hours
No right turn from Kingston Road onto Old Dandenong Road from early February until mid March 2025
Overnight road closure for up to 2 nights between Pine Lane and Dingley Bypass from early February
Westbound lanes closed for up to 2 nights between Pietro Road and Dingley Bypass from early February
Overnight road closure for up to 3 nights between Nicholas Grove and Pietro Road from mid February
Changed traffic conditions day and night between Nicholas Grove and Clayton Road, with traffic management and detours in place
Access to homes and businesses will be maintained
Moderate levels of noise, vibration, light and dust
Changes to 631 bus route
Closure of some bus stops between Pine Lane and Clayton Road
Visit ptv.vic.gov.au to plan your journey
Old Dandenong Road
Day/night/extended works: From early February until mid March 2025
Moving underground services
Road modifications and asphalting
Southbound lanes closed between Kingston Road and Madden Road with crews working 24-hours
Changed traffic conditions, with traffic management and detours in place
Access to homes and businesses will be maintained
Moderate levels of noise, vibration, light and dust
Note: Timing of works may change due to weather or ground conditions.
Grow Master, Diaco's and Kingston Heath Golf Club will be open for business during works.
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
Safely removing hazardous materials in accordance with EPA regulations
Scheduling works to reduce impacts
Maintaining access to homes and businesses
Monitoring noise, dust and vibration levels
Minimising light spill
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 Heatherton and Clarinda.
