Site establishment works and utility relocations, Short Street bridge, Broadford, May 2025
Inland Rail contractors will continue ground investigations, surveys, utility relocation and site establishment works near Broadford’s Short Street bridge during May.
Work being done
Site establishment at 16 Rupert Street, Rupert Reserve and 18-20 Short Street
- Works will continue at several locations to build project worksites, where worker facilities, plant and material will be located
- Works at these sites will include constructing a hardstand to provide a firm and solid surface and installing boundary fences and portable sheds
- Generators will be used until a power supply is connected to these sites
- Utility relocation at 18-20 Short Street and Rupert Reserve. All impacted residents will be contacted by their service provider.
Investigation works
- Surveying the railway track, road and pavement levels at multiple locations around the project site
- Locating and mapping underground services.
What can I expect?
- Works 7am-6pm Monday to Friday and 7am-1pm Saturdays
- Extended work hours Monday 26 May between 4.30am and 7.30pm. Impacted residents will be contacted prior.
- Traffic management will be required in some locations where works are occurring close to roads. Pedestrian access will be maintained
- 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.
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.
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.
