Seymour site compound preparation works

Throughout October, McConnell Dowell will undertake site compound preparation works, utility service relocations and begin construction of a new temporary access road for Granville Drive.

Snapshot

Date

October 2023 - October 2023

Working hours

7am to 6pm

Location

Seymour-Avenel Road bridge, Seymour

Town
  • Seymour
Local Government Area
  • Mitchell Shire Council

Work being done

Inland Rail is a nation building project that will transform how goods are moved around Australia. In Victoria works will be undertaken at 12 sites to enable sufficient clearance for double-stacked freight trains.

In Seymour, the Seymour-Avenel Road bridge will be replaced with a higher bridge at the same location.

Works will involve delivery of materials and equipment and approved vegetation removal.

What can I expect?

  • works will occur 7am-6pm on weekdays
  • construction noise during daylight hours with mitigation measures in place
  • speed restrictions will be in place along Seymour-Avenel Road and Granville Drive until bridge construction commences
  • trucks and other vehicles entering and exiting the construction site, may cause minor traffic delays
  • approved vegetation removal in the project area
  • heavy machinery and equipment operating onsite
  • delivery of materials and equipment.

Machinery used

  • trucks,
  • woodchippers,
  • loaders and
  • light vehicles

will be used within the works area.

How we’re managing impacts

  • water carts will be onsite to wet down areas to assist in managing dust
  • traffic management will be in place to ensure safe access for all road users where required
  • environmental controls in place.

Contact

Thank you for your patience and cooperation while we carry out these works.

Phone: 1800 929 244
Email: victoriaprojects@artc.com.au
Post: 39 Bakehouse Road, Kensington, Vic 3031

Seymour-Avenel Road work areas displayed in blue

Construction map showing Seymour-Avenel Road work areas October 2023


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