Hello
For your information below about the changes happening with the Melbourne train
systems and keeping safe while construction works are happening..
Trudy Ryall
Disability Advocacy Consultant
I am writing to update you about major works to improve the reliability of our
busiest line and deliver bigger trains for a better Melbourne. These works are
to prepare for the introduction of the High Capacity Metro Trains, as part of
Caulfield to Dandenong Level Crossing Removal Project works.
Cranbourne line: Buses will replace train services between Dandenong and
Cranbourne from the first service on Thursday 6 July until 8am Saturday 15 July.
Pakenham line: Buses will replace train services between Dandenong and Pakenham
from Saturday 8 July until 8am Saturday 15 July.
Cranbourne and Pakenham lines: Buses will replace trains between Caulfield and
Dandenong stations on Saturday 22 July to the last train Sunday 23 July 2017.
Please note buses will also replace trains for some late night services during
July. Please check the PTV website for more details.
https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/live-travel-updates/article/cranbourne-and-pakenham-lines-buses-replacing-trains-between-thursday-6-july-and-sunday-23-july-2017/
It’s important to remember, every delay gets us closer to the train network our
world-class city needs.
Works will involve the following:
· Overhead wiring works, including piling to create new foundations, trenching,
installing new structures, removing redundant structures and other wiring
activities.
· Installation of new sleepers on the tracks.
· Tree trimming.
· Identification, location and surveying of underground services using vacuum
trucks.
· Preparation of work sites near Hallam, Berwick and Officer stations.
What to expect
· Construction impacts such as noise, dust and vibration. These will be managed
by the project team using noise blankets, water carts and other localised
measures where appropriate.
· Work crews, machinery and traffic management working adjacent to level
crossing sites and on local roads.
· During this time, Metro Trains Melbourne (MTM) may undertake necessary
maintenance works to ensure the ongoing safety and efficiency of the network.
· Work activities occurring both day and night throughout the weekend.
· Local council road changes, including intermittent stop/start traffic
controls and temporary lane closures.
Traffic impacts
The following traffic impacts will occur from week commencing 10 July:
· Two of three eastbound lanes of Greens Road, Dandenong South, will be closed
at the level crossing from 9pm to 9am on Thursday 13 July and Friday 14 July
2017.
· Both westbound lanes of Greens Road, Dandenong South, will be closed at the
level crossing from 9pm to 9am on Saturday 15 July 2017. Detours apply.
Train Replacement Bus Operations
Train replacement bus interchange operations will require:
· Suspension of on-street parking on Sir John Monash Drive at Caulfield Station
from 11pm Friday 21 July to 4am Monday 24 July 2017.
· Temporary closure of Dandenong Station ‘Kiss and Ride’ parking on Foster
Street (station side) from 11pm Friday 21 July to 4am Monday 24 July 2017.
· Closure of the Cheltenham Road western car park at Dandenong Station from
11pm Thursday
6 July to 1pm Saturday 15 July 2017.
· Closure of Railway Avenue, Pakenham, between Main Street and Henry Street,
from 7pm Friday 7 July to 1pm Saturday 15 July 2017.
Car park and car space closures
In addition to existing full and partial car park closures at Carnegie,
Murrumbeena, Hughesdale and Clayton stations and the temporary closures due to
train replacement bus operations, please note the following:
· Partial closure (up to 15 car spaces) of Sandown Station car park on Flinders
Street from 7am Tuesday 13 June until 5pm on Wednesday 5 July 2017.
· Partial closure of Dandenong Station car park (off Foster Street) from 7.30am
Thursday.
22 June until 5pm Monday 19 July 2017.
· Closure of Hallam Station car park on the southern side of Hallam Station
from 7pm Friday.
7 July until 1pm Saturday 15 July 2017. Disability Permit parking will be
relocated to the car park on the northern side of Hallam Station.
· Partial closure of Berwick Station from 7pm Sunday 4 June to 7pm Monday 24
July 2017.
Pedestrian access changes
Pedestrian access changes include the following:
· Clayton Road pedestrian level crossing (west side) is closed until
late-August 2017. Please detour via the pedestrian crossing on the eastern side
of Clayton Road. Please follow traffic controls.
· Corrigan Road pedestrian level crossing (east side) is closed until late July
2017. Please detour via the pedestrian crossing on the western side of Corrigan
Road. Please follow traffic controls.
· Heatherton Road pedestrian level crossing (north side) is closed until
mid-2018. Please detour via the pedestrian crossing on the southern side of
Heatherton Road. Please follow traffic controls.
· Chandler Road pedestrian level crossing (east side) is closed until mid-July
2017. For your safety, please follow detour signs via the pedestrian crossing
on the western side of Chandler Road.
Should your clients or members require assistance with alternative travel, they
should contact our Community Information Line on 1800 762 667, or you can do so
on their behalf. Taxis would be arranged during this period if other transport
alternatives cannot be arranged.
To find out more about the High Capacity Metro Trains, visit the project page
at: www.transport.vic.gov.au/high-capacity-metro-train; phone 1800 800 007 or
email hcmtproject@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Yours sincerely,
William Smith
Alliance General Manager
Level Crossing Removal Project – Caulfield to Dandenong
P 1800 762 667 E Contact@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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