Site establishment, vegetation removal and demolition works, Hamilton Street, Broadford April 2025
Ground investigations, tree and vegetation removal and site establishment works will continue in and around Broadford’s Hamilton Street bridge throughout April.
Work being done
The works include the demolition of the former Country Fire Authority (CFA) building at 51 Ferguson Street, which is required to enable large cranes and other machinery to operate on the site.
Investigation works
- Surveying the railway track, road and pavement levels at multiple locations
- Locating and mapping underground services.
Site establishment works at 51 Ferguson Street
- A project worksite, where worker facilities, plant and material will be located will be established on land at 51 Ferguson Street
- Works at this site will include:
- disconnecting utilities and demolishing the former CFA building
- approved tree and vegetation removal
- constructing a hardstand to provide a firm and solid surface
- installing boundary fences and portable sheds.
- Generators will be used until a power supply is connected to site
- Approved tree and vegetation removal at 51 Ferguson Street and locations adjacent to the rail corridor and bridge.
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. Please observe all traffic management instructions and signage.
- Reduced speed limits of 40km/h near works
- 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.
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
- Environmental controls in place for noise, dust and vibration
- An arborist will assess all trees before removal
- All vegetation 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
- Securing and purchasing biodiversity offsets
- Landscaping plans have been developed to reinstate the Hamilton Street precinct and replace removed trees.
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.
