Surveys, vegetation removal and site works, Marchbanks Road, Broadford, May 2025
Inland Rail contractors will continue ground condition surveys, project site works and approved tree and vegetation removal around the Marchbanks Road bridge during May.
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 and within the rail corridor. These surveys are expected to continue throughout the year.
- Road and driveway maintenance near the entrance of the project worksite at 231 High Street
- Delineation fencing installed around the works area and next to the rail corridor
- Approved tree and vegetation removal at locations close to the rail corridor and along the road reserve close to the Marchbanks Road bridge.
What can I expect?
- Works 7am-6pm Monday to Friday and 7am-1pm Saturdays
- Extended work hours Monday 26 May between 4.30am-7.30pm. Impacted residents will be contacted prior.
- Traffic management will be required in some locations where works are occurring close to roads
- 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.
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, asphalt equipment, loaders, graders, concrete trucks, 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
- Environmental controls in place for noise, dust and vibration
- All vegetation will be inspected by a qualified wildlife handler 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 732 761 or email inlandrailvic@inlandrail.com.au
Thank you for your patience and cooperation while we carry out these works.
