Low impact works, Illabo to Stockinbingal, 1-30 April 2025
Throughout April 2025, Inland Rail contractors will continue with their low impact works including site investigations as part of the Illabo to Stockinbingal project in New South Wales.
Work being done
Ahead of construction, site investigations are required to provide essential information to assist with design. Inland Rail’s contractor, John Holland, will undertake work as part of these investigations.
Activities will include (subject to approval):
- Surveying the project/property boundaries, road and pavement levels at multiple locations
- Underground and overhead utility locating and mapping using non-destructive digging (NDD)
- Geotechnical investigation works including drilling and soil sampling
- Environmental investigations through inspection and monitoring activities
- Installation of fencing and gates in consultation with landowners
- Dilapidation survey of existing roads and buildings and road traffic counts on Burley Griffin Way.
- Establishment of temporary workers’ accommodation facilities on Grogan Road, north of Stockinbingal (More information will be provided in a separate notification).
Work locations
Work will occur at various locations within the project boundaries (shown in blue on the map below) and will be discussed with individual property owners / lessees prior to commencement.
What can I expect?
- Light vehicles entering and exiting the temporary site facilities between 6am and 7pm Monday to Saturday
- Works occurring between 7am and 6pm Monday to Saturday
- Property owners will be contacted regarding access prior to works commencing
- Traffic management may be required in some locations where works are occurring close to roads or for safe. Please observe all traffic management instructions and signage.
- Reduced speed limits down to 40km/h near works, where applicable
- Workers operating machinery, equipment, hand tools and service vehicles at each site
- Nearby residents may hear some noise during these works and can expect some additional construction workers and vehicles in the area.
Machinery used
Excavators, drill rigs, small truck mounted drill rig, NDD truck, water carts and support vehicles, workers using hand tools, survey equipment, traffic management equipment and signage.
How we're managing impacts
- Traffic management and reduced road speeds, where applicable
- Environmental controls in place
- Access to private properties will be maintained
- Temporary fencing around excavation sites
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 inlandrailnsw@inlandrail.com.au
Thank you for your patience and cooperation while we carry out these works.
