Site investigations
In July and August, we’ll continue site investigations on Yan Yean Road and side roads between Worns Lane and Orchard Road to identify and locate underground services that will need to be moved in the future to make way for new lanes and paths.
What we’ll be doing and when
We’ll investigate underground services including gas lines, sewer assets, stormwater drains, and electrical services within the road reserve between:
- 9.30am and 3pm, Monday to Friday during the school term
- 7am and 5pm, Monday to Friday during school holidays, and on Saturdays as required.
These investigations involve non-destructive digging (NDD) to locate underground utilities. NDD uses high-pressure water to excavate the ground around the service safely, and a vacuum to recover and hold the material. This NDD process reduces or eliminates the risk of damage to underground services.
Some of these works are weather-dependent and can only be completed in dry weather or may be impacted by unexpected ground conditions. If we need to reschedule, we’ll let you know in advance via on-road signage.
What you can expect
During these investigations, you may notice an increase in noise and an increase in workers, construction vehicles and equipment in the area. We do not expect any impacts on services to your home.
There will be minor traffic disruptions, including reduced speed limits to 40km/h, temporary lane closures, stop/slow traffic control, and traffic management in place on the following roads while we work:
- Yan Yean Road
- Worns Lane
- North Oatlands Road
- Vista Court
- Ironbark Road
- Ashley Road
- Youngs Road
- Golf Links Drive
- Bannons Lane
- Laurie Street
- Orchard Road.
You will be able to access your home or business at all times while these investigations are underway. Please allow for additional travel time of up to 5 minutes when travelling through the area.
Community information sessions
We’re holding community information sessions in July to share the latest project designs and information with you and give you an opportunity to ask questions directly to the project team who will deliver the upgrade.
Come down, enjoy a hot drink on us, and have a chat.
We’ll continue to hold regular drop-in sessions at the Yarrambat Park Golf Course to answer your questions about the project.
To find out when our next session is, sign up to receive email updates or visit the Events page.
Northern section
Intersection of Bridge Inn, Yan Yean and Doctors Gully roads
We’ve been working with our preferred contractor Decmil on the construction plans for the intersection. We’re pleased to announce that construction is expected to start in November 2025. We’ll share more information about how we’ll build the intersection in future updates.
We’ve also been working with Decmil to develop the detailed designs, including some additional improvements based on community feedback.
Southern section
Between Orchard and Kurrak roads
Work is progressing on the southern section of the project. We’re continuing to refine the design to ensure it aligns with the project’s Environmental Management Framework and delivers the best outcomes for road users, the community, and the environment.
To get the area ready for construction, we’re working with Yarra Valley Water to move the water pumping station on Yan Yean Road further back into the property.
This means we’ll be able to build a service road for residents between Vista Court and Ashley Road to enable access to properties once construction begins. Moving the water pump station is a big and complex job and may take some time to complete.
We’re also working closely with Nillumbik Shire Council and Belgravia Leisure to develop a concept design for the Yarrambat Park Golf Course to safely contain golf balls in the golf course and keep them off the road. This will involve realigning one of the golf holes on the course.