Contractors have been appointed - works to commence in late April

The Jumping Creek Road project has reached an exciting new milestone: contractors have been appointed and the works are planned to commence in late April.

What we heard at the recent community sessions

We thank everyone who came to our two community sessions in March 2025. Your questions and feedback have helped us understand how we can support the community through the upcoming works.

Some key themes highlighted at the sessions included:

Concerns about traffic management: We’re working closely with our contractor to ensure we can minimise traffic impacts as much as possible.
Concerns about speeding vehicles: We’re communicating with other relevant authorities about whether additional control measures can be implemented.
Questions about works at Dudley Road and Jumping Creek Road intersection: we’re in the process of seeking Department of Transport and Planning approval to install a signalised intersection in this location. We will update you once we know more.
Requests to ensure pedestrian movement and the school crossing at Jumping Creek Road, Dudley Road and Yarra Road remain available and safe during construction.

When will the works begin?

The first stage of works will begin after Easter and includes the construction of the Yarra Road footpath, along with early site investigations on Jumping Creek Road and Dudley Road. We anticipate some temporary disruptions to the community during these works.

In preparation for the main construction works, we’re working closely with our contractors to finalise a construction methodology that minimises any impacts on residents.

What’s happening and where?

The project aims to improve safety and connectivity for residents and users of Jumping Creek Road.

Location	Scope of works
Jumping Creek Road Between Vine Crescent and Homestead Road, including the township.	Relocating essential services Road reconstruction Installing underground drainage, kerb and channel Bus stop upgrades Line-marking Constructing recreational path links Controlled vegetation removal Constructing retaining walls Installing safety barriers
Jumping Creek Road Dudley Road intersection	Traffic lights at Jumping Creek Road and Dudley Road intersection.
Dudley Road Between property 3 and Wonga Park Primary School.	Footpath construction.
Yarra Road Between property 368 and the Homestead Road roundabout.	Footpath construction.
We’ve also started safety upgrades on nearby residential streets to help manage traffic during the works. This includes shallowing drains, adding signage and general road maintenance.

Next steps

After Easter, we will start site investigations for all three project sites, including Jumping Creek Road, Yarra Road and Dudley Road. These investigations will provide critical information to ensure the work progresses smoothly.
On 28 April, we will commence the construction of the Yarra Road footpath.
In June 2025, we will provide you with more information on the construction timings and impacts for the mains work on Jumping Creek Road and Dudley Road sites.

Come and see us

Our project site office will be open at Wonga Park Hall on Wednesdays and Fridays, between 10.00am and 12.00pm, from June 2025. If you have any questions or concerns, please drop in and chat with us.