Ground investigation and vegetation removal works Marchbanks Road, Broadford 12 – 31 March 2025
Approved tree and vegetation removal during a track possession and ground condition surveys will be undertaken in and around Marchbanks Road bridge.
Work being done
- Surveys will be undertaken to locate, map and understand the ground conditions and underground services in and around the Marchbanks Road works area, including the roads along High Street and within the rail corridor. These surveys are expected to continue throughout the year.
- Approved tree and vegetation removal and installation of delineation fencing within the rail corridor. Additional approved tree and vegetation removal will continue along the road reserve close to the Marchbanks Road bridge until April.
What can I expect?
- Survey works 7am-6pm Monday to Friday and 7am-1pm Saturdays
- Track possession works 7am-7pm Friday 21 March to Tuesday 25 March
- During the scheduled track possession, the project worksite on High Street will be occupied round-the-clock from Friday 21 March to Tuesday 25 March, to facilitate rail works in Short and Hamilton streets. Materials will be delivered to and from site
- At Marchbanks Road bridge, workers will enter and exit the rail corridor via rail access points off High Street
- Traffic management will be required in some locations where works are occurring close to roads
- Marchbanks Road bridge will be reduced to a single lane with shuttle-flow during tree and vegetation removal
- Access to residential properties and businesses will be maintained
- Reduced speed limits of 40km/h near works
- Medium levels of noise with some high levels of noise at times. Nearby residents may notice some vibration
- Nearby residents can expect some additional construction workers and vehicles.
Track possession
A track possession is when the rail line is closed to trains to allow workers to safely carry out construction, upgrade or maintenance works. For passenger service changes visit, vline.com.au or transportnsw.info
Cancellation of works
Works can sometimes be cancelled at short notice depending on weather and other factors. Should this occur, works will be rescheduled.
Machinery used
Non-destructive digging truck, small truck mounted drill rig, excavators, tipper trucks, cranes, support vehicles, compaction rollers, loaders, graders, workers using hand tools and survey equipment, traffic management equipment and signage.
How we're managing impacts
- Traffic management and reduced road speeds
- An arborist will assess all trees before removal
- All areas will be inspected by a qualified wildlife handler for wildlife before tree removal works commence. If fauna is encountered, works will cease until a wildlife handler has safely relocated the animal.
Contact
For any concerns or enquiries please phone 1800 929 244 or email inlandrailvic@inlandrail.com.au
Thank you for your patience and cooperation while we carry out these works.
