Ground investigation, survey works, Tallarook, 21 August – late-September 2024
Specialist contractors will undertake site surveys and investigation works at various locations within the rail corridor between Sharps and Taylors Road and the Hume Freeway, Tallarook.
Work being done
Activities will include:
- Surveying the Hume Freeway bridge near Gairns Lane 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 works
- Locating and mapping underground services using non-destructive 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
- Establishing a temporary site on vacant land off Sharps and Taylors Road and near Tallarook Cemetery
- Workers will enter and exit the rail corridor via a level crossing on Sharps and Taylors Road.
During this time pedestrians and drivers are asked to take care and observe all traffic management instructions and signage.
Works area
What can I expect?
- Works 7am-6pm Monday to Friday and 7am-1pm Saturdays
- 24-hour works within the rail corridor from:
- 10pm Friday 30 August to 4am Monday 2 September
- 6am Saturday 14 September to 6pm Monday 16 September
- Traffic management will be in place on Gatehouse Lane and Sharps and Taylors Road to facilitate vehicle and pedestrian movement
- At times, traffic will be reduced to a single lane for short periods on the Hume Freeway bridge near Gairns Lane.
- Please observe all traffic management instructions and signage
- Reduced speed limits of 40km/h near works
- Workers using machinery, equipment, hand tools and service vehicles operating at each site
- Nearby residents may hear some noise during this time and can expect some additional workers and vehicles in the area.
Machinery used
Small truck mounted drill rig, NDD truck, elevated-work platform, 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.
Cancellation of works
Works can sometimes be cancelled at short notice depending on weather and other factors. Should this occur, works will be rescheduled.
Contact
For any concerns or enquiries phone 1800 732 761 or email inlandrailvic@inlandrail.com.au.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation while we carry out these works.
