Track slew works Wallan Railway Station (including night works) 14 – 16 September 2024
McConnell Dowell will undertake track slew works within the rail corridor at the Wallan Station to create the horizontal track clearance required for double-stacked freight trains.
Work being done
McConnell Dowell will undertake track slew works within the rail corridor at the Wallan Station to create the horizontal track clearance required for double-stacked freight trains.
Track slewing involves unclipping and cutting of the existing rail track, moving the track horizontally and rebuilding the relocated rail sections.
Works include:
- Cutting rail at required locations
- Excavation of ballast shoulder
- Slew track
- Welding, tamping, grinding and track assessment.
What can I expect?
- Round-the-clock works from 6am Saturday 14 September to 3pm Monday 16 September
- Approved vegetation removal within the project area, if required
- Ground excavations in various locations
- Trucks and other vehicles entering and exiting the work site
- Noise from construction machinery and equipment operating onsite
- Use of generators and light towers during night works. These will be directed away from residential properties.
Machinery used
- Hi-rail plant such as excavators, track tampers and tippers
- Heavy and light vehicles which include trucks, loaders, excavators and rollers will be used within the work areas
- Hand tools such as rail saws and welding equipment.
How we're managing impacts
- Traffic management will be in place to ensure safe access for all road users and pedestrians, where required
- Reducing vehicles required onsite and construction traffic near the station
- Environmental controls will be in place
- Directing light towers away from residential properties.
Contact
For any concerns or enquiries phone 1800 929 244, email inlandrailvic@inlandrail.com.au.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation while we carry out these works.
