Site Establishment and Upcoming Work, Wagga Wagga, February 2025
Inland Rail will continue to establish a temporary site compound adjacent to Railway Street and within the rail corridor at Wagga Wagga.
Work being done
Martinus has been engaged to undertake construction on the Albury to Illabo section of Inland Rail in New South Wales.
Martinus will continue to establish a temporary site compound adjacent to Railway Street and within the rail corridor at Wagga Wagga.
We will also be working within and adjacent to the rail corridors and road reserves in Wagga Wagga, as shown on the maps.
Work can occur during normal construction hours of 7am to 6pm Monday to Friday and 7am to 6pm on Saturday.
If work is required outside these construction hours, impacted residents will be notified in advance.
Martinus will also send regular construction updates and notifications advising of key work dates.
Work includes:
- Clearing and grubbing
- Surveying and environmental sampling
- Removing topsoil
- Geotechnical investigations
- Earthworks
- Installing temporary site sheds and lunch facilities
- Installing temporary fencing and environmental controls
- Installing a car park and facilities for our workers
- Investigating utilities involving non-destructive digging (NDD) along Edmondson, Erin, Macleay and Railway Street.
What can I expect?
- Heavy vehicle movements, earth-moving activities and delivery of temporary site offices, machinery, equipment, and other materials
- Traffic management will be in place to facilitate vehicle and pedestrian movement. To ensure the safety of drivers and workers, please observe all traffic management instructions and signage
- Moderate noise
- Reduced speed limits of 40km/h near works
- Martinus branded vehicles and employees
- Nearby residents may hear some noise during this time and can expect some additional construction workers and vehicles in the area.
Machinery used
Equipment used for work includes but is not limited to hand tools, Franna crane, saw cutter, loaders, vibrating rollers, excavators, water carts, survey equipment, power washer, skid steer, heavy and light vehicles.
How we're managing impacts
- Traffic controls will be in place, where required
- Water carts will be on-site to wet down areas to assist in managing dust
- Non-tonal reversing alarms are used on all equipment when in operation and will be turned off when not in use
- Workers will keep noise to a minimum and be respectful of local residents
- Works will be monitored to ensure compliance with Project Approval Conditions.
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 inlandrailnsw@inlandrail.com.au
Thank you for your patience and cooperation while we carry out these works.