Powerline works Sandford Road, Wangaratta 30 September – 31 October 2024
McConnell Dowell will perform works on some power poles and cables along Sandford Road, Wangaratta to create the required clearance for double-stacked freight trains.
Work being done
To enable the safe running of double-stacked freight trains additional height clearance between the rail and powerlines is required in some locations along the North East rail line.
To achieve this, McConnell Dowell will perform works on some power poles and cables along Sandford Road, Wangaratta to create the required clearance.
Location of works
What can I expect?
- Works will occur between 7am-7pm intermittently between 30 September and 31 October 2024
- Construction noise during the day
- Traffic management and reduced speeds will be in place during some works, which may cause traffic delays
- Trucks and other vehicles entering and exiting construction sites, may cause minor traffic delays
- Construction of hard stand work areas on the roadside if required
- Heavy machinery and equipment operating onsite
- Delivery of materials and equipment.
Any directly affected properties will be notified by AusNet if interruptions to power supply are expected.
Machinery used
Power trucks, elevated work platform, crane, excavators, slasher and light vehicles will be used within the works areas.
How we're managing impacts
- Water carts will be onsite to wet down areas to assist in managing dust
- Traffic controls will be in place, where required.
Contact
Phone: 1800 929 244
Email: inlandrailvic@inlandrail.com.au
Thank you for your patience and cooperation while we carry out these works.
