Wandong soil testing
From July to August 2023, specialist contractors will conduct soil testing in various locations to inform the design of the Broadford-Wandong Road bridge replacement.
Work being done
Testing will occur in both the rail corridor and within the road reserve on Broadford-Wandong Road, Rail Street and Epping-Kilmore Road.
Depending on the depth required and access to the site either a mobile drill rig towed by a car or a two-person crew with hand augers will be used to bore small holes in the ground (about 5-10cm diameter) and collect samples.
Prior to works starting, the ground will be scanned to locate any unknown underground services. If services are located, contractors will conduct non-destructive water bore drilling to locate services and map the site.
Residents and motorists are asked to take care and observe all traffic management instructions and signage.
What can I expect?
- Increased activity in the rail corridor
- Traffic management and signage around work sites located in the road reserve
- Reduced road speeds near the works in the road reserve
- Mobile machinery and equipment operating onsite and accessing the rail corridor via nearby local roads and reserves
- Nearby residents can expect some bore hole drilling noise during daylight hours
- The drilling process will create small holes in the ground which will be filled in at the completion of the works.
Machinery used
- small drill rig or hand auger,
- support vehicles,
- traffic management equipment and
- signage.
How we’re managing impacts
- works will occur in daylight hours
- traffic management will be in place to ensure safe access for all road users
- mobile drilling equipment will ensure property access can be maintained upon request.
Contact
Thank you for your patience and cooperation while we carry out these works.
Phone: 1800 732 761
Email: victoriaprojects@artc.com.au
Post: 39 Bakehouse Road, Kensington VIC 3031
