Works continue at our Southern portal site, where the outbound tunnel will meet the West Gate Freeway, to establish our construction site at the end of New and Watson Streets, South Kingsville.

For four weeks from early-November, we will demolish three low-rise brick buildings and two steel sheds containing asbestos cladding within the site. All asbestos will be removed in accordance with the safety approved procedures and standards by a fully licensed and approved asbestos contractor.

There is also one steel shed on the site that will be demolished early 2020. We will confirm timing later this year.

For demolition works on this site, working hours will be:

• Monday to Friday 7am to 5pm
• Saturday 7am to 3pm

Asbestos removal may be taken from site outside of these hours, if required.

What to expect during building demolition works

• Vehicles will generally exit to and from site using Kyle Road.
• Vehicle movements to and from site will be coordinated by a traffic controller.
• All demolition materials will be loaded by an excavator within the site boundary.
• Dust control measures include site water points, wetting down of open areas, covered trucks and street sweeping.
• A 1.8m high temporary fence will be installed around the site boundary during demolition.
• Signage will be in place as per requirements to advise of demolition works, construction vehicles and other general construction hazards.

While we expect this work will have some associated noise, we will take steps to minimise noise and will monitor any impacts. Thank you for your patience while we undertake these important activities.

Please note that works are subject to change and may be rescheduled in the event of unexpected impacts to the construction program.

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