Forbes Station construction work hours and out-of-hours works from 9 September 2024
Inland Rail will commence regular construction work at Forbes station from 9 to 30 September. These early works will serve as preparation for the upcoming possession in the rail corridor of Forbes Station.
Possession hours
Possession works will commence from 6pm Friday 13 September until 7am Thursday 19 September 2024.
These works will be continuous, including night works during this period.
Most of the works will occur during a scheduled ARTC track closure when trains are not running; this is to ensure the safety of construction personnel.
Works to be undertaken
- Delivery of plant using heavy vehicles
- Track tamping and realignment
- Trimming of the station awning
Works area
Heavy vehicle movements
Before and during the works, heavy vehicle movements may increase along the Newell Highway / Union Street.
Motorists and pedestrians are asked to please use caution when driving or walking in the area. Traffic controllers will be available to direct traffic where needed.
What can I expect?
- Heavy vehicle movements
- Rail track machinery and construction equipment operating on site during the hours noted above
- Unfortunately, some construction activities are inherently noisy which cannot be avoided Properties near the construction site can expect to hear loading, unloading or moving equipment and construction materials
- Lights may be used but will be directed away from residences.
Machinery used
Equipment used for work includes but is not limited to rail tamping machines and regulator, heavy and light vehicles, excavators, dump trucks, rollers, water carts, rail saws, rattle guns, generators and lighting.
How we're managing impacts
- Traffic controls will be in place to assist motorists as needed
- Water carts will be on-site to wet down areas to assist in managing dust
- Works programmed to minimise noise impacts, where possible
- Use of non-tonal reversing alarms on all equipment and turning off equipment when not in use
- Regular maintenance of plant and equipment to reduce emissions
- Instructing workers to keep noise to a minimum and being respectful of our neighbours
- Works will be monitored to ensure compliance with Project Approval Conditions and NSW Heritage Approval.
Contact
Thank you for your patience and cooperation while we carry out these works.
Phone: 1800 732 761
