John Holland will continue works for the Inland Rail Project, within the Benalla Station Precinct, with round-the-clock activities from September 11–22.
Work being done
- Construction of the new pedestrian underpass on the Railway Pl side of the rail line
- Utility relocations and connections.
- Construction and formation of rail track.
- Construction of a rail access track off Ackerly Ave.
- Approved vegetation removal.
- Delivery of construction materials.
What can residents expect?
- Works from 7am - 6pm Monday, September 1 - Friday, September 10.
- Round-the-clock works, from 5am on Thursday, September 11 to 6pm on Monday, September 22 - These works are expected to generate low to medium levels of noise with some high levels of noise at times. Residents close to night-works will be contacted directly.
- Traffic management will be in place, with reduced speed limits and shuttle flow when required.
- Nearby residents may experience some noise and vibration and can expect some additional construction workers and vehicles in the area.
Machinery used
Non-destructive digging truck, piling rig, excavators, front-end loader, grader, cranes, tippers, earthmoving plant, compaction rollers, elevated work platforms, trucks, light towers and support vehicles.
How Inland Rail is managing impacts to the community
- Pedestrian and vehicle access to station maintained from Mackellar St
- Traffic management and reduced road speeds
- Wayfinding signage along pedestrian detour
- Light towers will be directed away from residential properties
- Environmental controls will be in place.
Cancellation or extension of works
Works can sometimes take longer than anticipated or be cancelled at short notice and rescheduled.
Should this occur, impacted residents will be notified.
Talk to the team
For any concerns, enquiries or to book an appointment to talk to one of Inland Rail’s team about these works, phone 1800 732 761, email inlandrailvic@inlandrail.com.au or visit 53 Carrier St on Wednesdays between 10am -2pm.