Ground investigation and survey works, Short Street, Broadford 30 August – late-September 2024
Specialist contractors will be undertaking site survey and investigation works at various locations within the rail corridor between Broadford Station and Marchbanks Road bridge.
Work being done
Specialist contractors will undertake site surveys and investigation works at various locations within the rail corridor between Broadford Station and Marchbanks Road bridge.
Activities will include:
- Surveying Short Street and Hamilton Street bridges and the railway track at multiple locations within the rail corridor. Surveys may also be required at a small number of private properties. Impacted property owners will be contacted regarding access prior to any works commencing
- Locating and mapping underground services using nondestructive digging (NDD)
- Borehole drilling using a small truck mounted drill rig to take soil samples for testing and assessment. Once the works are complete at each location the hole will be filled
- Workers will enter and exit the rail corridor via a rail access point near Short Street bridge and via Jamieson Street.
During this time pedestrians and drivers are asked to take care and observe all traffic management instructions and signage.
Location of works
What can I expect?
- Works 7am-6pm Monday to Friday and 7am-1pm Saturdays Round-the-clock works within the rail corridor from: 10pm Friday 30 August to 4am Monday 2 September and 6am Saturday 14 September to 6pm Monday 16 September
- Traffic management will be in place on Jamieson Street, and Short Street bridge to facilitate vehicle and pedestrian movement. To ensure the safety of drivers and workers, Short Street bridge traffic will be reduced to a single lane while bridge inspections and borehole drilling occurs, during round-the-clock works and day works from Thursday 12 September and Thursday 19 September. Please observe all traffic management instructions and signage.
- Reduced speed limits of 40km/h near works
- Please note that similar traffic management and restrictions will be in place at the Hamilton Street bridge during this period
- Workers using machinery, survey equipment, hand tools and service vehicles operating at each site
- Nearby residents may hear some noise during this time and can expect some additional construction workers and vehicles in the area.
Cancellation of works
Works can sometimes be cancelled at short notice depending on weather and other factors. Should this occur, works will be rescheduled.
Machinery used
Small truck mounted drill rig, elevated work platform, NDD truck, support vehicles, workers using hand tools and survey equipment, traffic management equipment and signage.
How we’re managing impacts
- Traffic management and reduced road speeds
- Environmental controls in place
- Access to private properties will be maintained.
Contact
Phone: 1800 732 761
Email: inlandrailvic@inlandrail.com.au
Post: 39 Bakehouse Road, Kensington VIC 3031
Thank you for your patience and cooperation while we carry out these works.
