Site establishment and vegetation removal, Short Street, Broadford, 24 February to 31 March 2025
Early works will be undertaken in and around Broadford’s Short Street bridge, ahead of construction starting later this year. Tree and vegetation removal is required to enable large cranes and other machinery to operate on the site.
Work being done
Investigation works
- Surveying the railway track, road and pavement levels at multiple locations
- Locating and mapping underground services.
Site establishment works at 18-20 Short Street
A project worksite, where worker facilities, plant and material will be located will be established on land at 18-20 Short Street.
Works at this site will include:
- approved tree and vegetation removal
- building and compressing a hardstand to provide a firm and solid surface
- boundary fencing erected and portable shed installed.
Site establishment works at 16 Rupert Street
A project worksite, where worker facilities, will be located will be established at 16 Rupert Street.
Works at this site will include:
- demolition of the existing house (acquired by the project)
- approved vegetation removal
- building and compressing a hardstand to provide a firm and solid surface
- boundary fencing erected and portable shed installed.
Generators will be used until a power supply is connected to the site.
Site establishment works at Rupert Reserve
A project worksite, where plant and material will be located will be established at the Rupert Reserve.
Works at this site will include:
- approved tree and vegetation removal
- drainage relocation
- building and compressing a hardstand to provide a firm and solid surface
- boundary fencing erected.
Rupert Reserve will be closed and the playground removed.
What can I expect?
- Works 7am-6pm Monday to Friday and 7am-1pm Saturdays
- Traffic management will be required in some locations where works are occurring close to roads. To ensure the safety of drivers and workers, Short Street bridge will be reduced to a single lane with shuttle-flow during the tree and vegetation clearing of Rupert Reserve. Pedestrian access will be maintained. 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
- These works are expected to generate 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 in the area
- Rupert Reserve will be closed and fenced- off to the public. The closest alternative playground is located at 26 Sutherland Street.
Machinery used
Non-destructive digging truck, 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 the presence of any wildlife before any tree removal works commence. If fauna is encountered, works will cease until a wildlife handler has safely relocated the animal
- Securing and purchasing biodiversity offsets
- Landscaping plans have been developed to reinstate the playground and replace removed trees with suitable habitat to support native animals at the completion of the project.
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.
