Ground Investigation and Survey Works, Wandong, 1 October – 30 November, 2024
Specialist contractors will undertake site surveys and investigation works at various locations in and around Wandong.
Work being done
Activities will include:
- Surveying the railway track, road and pavement levels at multiple locations. 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
- There will be no impact to Wandong Station car parking during the school holidays. A new temporary site compound will be established in the car park from Monday 7 October to Thursday 31 October.
During this time pedestrians and drivers are asked to take care and observe all traffic management instructions and signage.
Location
What can I expect?
- Traffic management may be required in some locations where works are occurring close to roads. 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 daylight hours and can expect some additional construction workers and vehicles in the area
- A temporary site compound at the Wandong Station car park between 7-31 October.
Machinery used
Small truck mounted drill rig, elevated work platform, NDD truck, 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
- Removing the temporary site compound at Wandong Station to reduce impacts on car parking during the school holidays.
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.
