Heatherton and Clarinda: October works update

24 September 2025 to 1 November 2025

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

xWhere	When	What we are doing	What to expect
Train stabling facility west, Heatherton	Day works: Ongoing to late 2025 Extended works: Ongoing to late 2025	Building the WTE including earthworks, concreting, guide wall construction, diaphragm wall construction, piling and jet grouting Site investigations Safe removal of hazardous material Extending hoarding	To safely deliver works, some construction works including concrete pouring will need to be undertaken until 10pm Workers in specialised protective clothing as we continue safe removal of hazardous materials Moderate levels of noise, vibration, light and dust Increased truck movement
Train stabling facility east, Heatherton	24 hour: Ongoing to late 2025	Building the ETE, with 24-hour excavation and related works Building the NSF Site investigations Safe removal of hazardous material	Moderate levels of noise, vibration, light and dust Increased truck movements
Kingston Road, Heatherton	Day/night works: Ongoing to late October 2025 24 hour: Late October 2025 for up to 2 days	Road reinstatement Lighting installation Moving and connecting underground and above ground services Traffic barrier movements	Intermittent westbound lane and road closures between Pine Lane and Dingley Bypass for up to 2 weeks from early October to late October Intermittent overnight road closures from Nicholas Grove to Clayton Road for up to 3 weeks from late September to late October Road closure between Pietro Road and Old Dandenong Road for up to 2 days in late October Changed traffic conditions between Nicholas Grove and Clayton Road with traffic management in place 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 Visit ptv.vic.gov.au to plan your journeys
Old Dandenong Road, Heatherton	Day/night works: Ongoing to late October 2025	Moving and connecting underground and above ground services	Intermittent northbound lane and road closures for up to 2 weeks between Kingston Road and Madden Road from late September to late October Moderate levels of noise, vibration, light and dust
TBM launch site, Clarinda	24 hour: Ongoing to late 2025	Building the Clarinda TBM launch site, including civil works, concrete slab construction, diaphragm wall construction, piling and ground improvement	Changed traffic conditions on Peace Road and Victory Road Moderate levels of noise, vibration, light and dust Increased 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.

Heatherton and Clarinda traffic changes showing the train stabling facility in Heatherton and SRL worksite in Clarinda.

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:

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.

Download the PDF

SRL Heatherton Clarinda October works notification (PDF 1.1 MB)