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