Jumping Creek Road Upgrade
The Jumping Creek Road Upgrade is a major project to reconstruct the entire length of Jumping Creek Road, from Ringwood-Warrandyte Road in Warrandyte to Homestead Road in Wonga Park.
The Jumping Creek Road Development Framework was endorsed by Council in 2016, and the Jumping Creek Road Masterplan was later endorsed in 2022.
Next steps for the Jumping Creek Road upgrade
We’re delivering the Jumping Creek Road upgrade in stages over ten years.
Recreational Trail construction
We are continuing to construct our recreational trail. In mid-2024, the last section of the trail will be complete, and the remaining trail connections willContinue reading
The Jumping Creek Road Upgrade is a major project to reconstruct the entire length of Jumping Creek Road, from Ringwood-Warrandyte Road in Warrandyte to Homestead Road in Wonga Park.
The Jumping Creek Road Development Framework was endorsed by Council in 2016, and the Jumping Creek Road Masterplan was later endorsed in 2022.
Next steps for the Jumping Creek Road upgrade
We’re delivering the Jumping Creek Road upgrade in stages over ten years.
Recreational Trail construction
We are continuing to construct our recreational trail. In mid-2024, the last section of the trail will be complete, and the remaining trail connections will be finished as the main road works are undertaken.
Replacement of safety barriers and installation of pedestrian safety fence
In mid-June. we will begin replacing the safety barriers on the Jumping Creek Road bridge. In addition to the barriers, we will install pedestrian fencing on the north side of the trail at the bridge to improve safety for all trail users. The barriers and fencing will be painted green to minimise the visual impact and blend into the surrounding area.
Main road works construction and planning permit submission
We have commenced procurement of the main road works package. The first stage of works will be from Vine Crescent to Homestead Road (including the Township, Yarra Road footpath and Dudley Road footpath), and we anticipate commencing this in late 2024. Planning permit submission for these works will commence in the coming months.
Yarra Road and Dudley Road footpath upgrades
These two footpaths are now part of the Jumping Creek Road upgrade project and will be delivered as part of the project's first package in late 2024 or early 2025.
How these works might impact you
We'll provide information about the impacts of construction as we approach each stage.
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We’ll contact any residents directly impacted by works via letter or in person.
About the project
Where is Jumping Creek Road?
Jumping Creek Road provides an important five kilometre link within Manningham, between Ringwood-Warrandyte Road, Warrandyte and Homestead Road, Wonga Park. It connects the local communities of Warrandyte and Wonga Park and existing employment and retail precincts in Croydon, Chirnside Park and Lilydale. It serves as an important transport corridor between the municipalities of Manningham, Maroondah and Yarra Ranges.
The road is located within an environmentally significant landscape with valuable native vegetation and fauna and is also identified as being in a ‘high bushfire risk’ zone.
Why is the upgrade needed?
Jumping Creek Road is a significant local link road that experiences high traffic volumes, carrying more than 8,100 vehicles daily. Projections indicate that this volume will double to 15,000 vehicles daily by 2035.
Between 2012 and 2016, 17 vehicle crashes were reported along Jumping Creek Road. This included seven crashes causing serious injury requiring hospitalisation and one tragically causing fatality. Many of these crashes involved vehicles leaving the road and colliding with objects on the side of the road. These incidents, combined with the deteriorating condition of the road and the challenges faced by pedestrians and cyclists in terms of accessibility, underscore the urgent need for an upgrade.
The Jumping Creek Road upgrade will address these concerns and improve safety for all road users, including motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians. The objective is to deliver safe, sustainable and functional infrastructure that is harmonious with the local landscape.
Jumping Creek Road Community Reference Panel
In January 2017, we established a Jumping Creek Road Community Reference Panel. It consists of residents, relevant local businesses and community group representatives.
The panel is an opportunity for us to provide updates, highlight issues, respond to queries and share ideas with the community, and receive feedback on proposals about the design and reconstruction of Jumping Creek Road.
The panel also considers issues previously raised by the community during the consultation process for the Jumping Creek Road Development Framework.
Questions?
Contact us on 9840 9333 or at manningham@manningham.vic.gov.au.
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Information Sessions 2022
Share Information Sessions 2022 on Facebook Share Information Sessions 2022 on Twitter Share Information Sessions 2022 on Linkedin Email Information Sessions 2022 linkJumping Creek Road has reached a significant milestone, the concept design for the project is now complete. Manningham is pleased with the feedback we gathered from our community consultation, which helped guide the design and ensure impacts on the character of the area were minimised.
We thank everyone for their feedback which has been incorporated. We are now moving onto the next phase of the project to develop the detailed design.
We’re upgrading:
• Wonga Park Township intersection with traffic lights (Dudley Road and Jumping Creek Road)
• Installation of an underground drainage system, including kerb and channel for the entire road.
• New roundabouts at Hooper and Hartley Roads.
• A recreational trail on the northern side of the road.
• Extensive revegetation along the entire Jumping Creek Road corridor.
• Installations of aerial and wildlife crossings to protect wildlife.
We look forward to commencing work on this important project.
For more information or to stay informed, visit yoursay.manningham.vic.gov.au/jumping-creek-road-upgrade. Also, you can view the latest project updates here; and the letter to residents here.
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Public Consultation
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RE: Jumping Creek Road project, Public Consultation
In October 2021, Council undertook consultation with the community regarding the proposed designs for the Jumping Creek Road project. Council is currently reviewing the feedback received in liaison with community representatives and the community reference panel.
We anticipate providing further information early in the new year, including further opportunities to meet and discuss the project outcomes prior to proceeding further.
We wish you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Regards
Manningham Council
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Concept Design Virtual Drop-in Sessions
Share Concept Design Virtual Drop-in Sessions on Facebook Share Concept Design Virtual Drop-in Sessions on Twitter Share Concept Design Virtual Drop-in Sessions on Linkedin Email Concept Design Virtual Drop-in Sessions linkThe first stage of the Jumping Creek Road upgrade is compete, and now the concept plans for the remainder of the project are now ready. We anticipate the detailed design process to be complete by late 2021, with works to commence late 2022.
You can view the latest project update here, and the 3D Artist impressions here.
We are running these virtual drop-in sessions to share the concept designs with the wider community.
- Session 1: Thursday 21 October, 6.00pm to 7.30pm
- Session 2: Monday 25 October, 6.00pm to 7.30pm
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Concept plans now ready
Share Concept plans now ready on Facebook Share Concept plans now ready on Twitter Share Concept plans now ready on Linkedin Email Concept plans now ready linkThe concept plans for the remainder of the Jumping Creek Road upgrade are now complete and we anticipate the detailed design process to be complete by late 2021, with works to commence late 2022.
Throughout the development of the concept plans, Council has obtained feedback from the community and worked closely with the Jumping Creek Road Community reference panel.
Thank you to everyone who had input into this design and we look forward to commencing works on this important project.
The concept design including artists impressions can be viewed here.
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Works complete, road reopen
Share Works complete, road reopen on Facebook Share Works complete, road reopen on Twitter Share Works complete, road reopen on Linkedin Email Works complete, road reopen linkThe first stage of works along Jumping Creek Road is now complete and the road is now open to through-traffic.
The major reconstruction works of the road between Ringwood-Warrandyte Road and Nelson Drive has been completed to improve safety and accessibility for all road users.
Works included significant drainage infrastructure improvements, creating retaining walls, safety barriers, installing a new pedestrian path and landscaping works to complement the upgraded road.
Thank you to everyone for your patience as we completed these works over the past few months and road detours were in place.
This is an important first step in the Jumping Creek Road upgrade project.
Check out the photos in our gallery.
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Stage one works nearly complete on Jumping Creek Road
Share Stage one works nearly complete on Jumping Creek Road on Facebook Share Stage one works nearly complete on Jumping Creek Road on Twitter Share Stage one works nearly complete on Jumping Creek Road on Linkedin Email Stage one works nearly complete on Jumping Creek Road linkThe first stage of works is now nearing completion on Jumping Creek Road.
Due to some weather delays and challenges due to the current stage four COVID-19 restrictions, works are currently scheduled to be complete in mid-September 2020 with the road opening to through-traffic soon after.
All excavation works, the relocation of underground services and underground drainage have been completed as has the installation of kerb and channel between Ringwood-Warrandyte Road and Nelson Drive.
The focus over the next couple of weeks will be asphalting the road surface and completing the footpaths along this stretch of road.
Construction works on Jumping Creek Road are being completed in accordance with the Victorian Government’s stage four coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions currently in place for metropolitan Melbourne.
Thank you to everyone for your patience as we complete these works and road detours are in place. We look forward to re-opening Jumping Creek Road once the upgrade works are complete.
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Works taking shape along Jumping Creek Road
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Since construction started in mid-April works have included re-levelling the road area, which will help to improve sightlines and safety along this section of road.
Excavation works are now nearly completed and many underground services have been relocated.
Works to install new underground drainage pipes are about half way through. We have installed 50 per cent of the kerb and channel and will soon start works on the retaining walls along the side of the road before laying the asphalt.
Works are on track to be completed by the end of August 2020.
For more information, view our June 2020 project update
View some of our progress photos
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Construction underway, road closures in place
Share Construction underway, road closures in place on Facebook Share Construction underway, road closures in place on Twitter Share Construction underway, road closures in place on Linkedin Email Construction underway, road closures in place linkThe first stage of the Jumping Creek Road reconstruction project is now underway.
With works starting in mid-April, this important project aims to improve the road’s safety while upgrading the existing infrastructure and increasing connectivity for pedestrians. Weather permitting, the construction of this stage is expected to be complete by the end of August 2020.
The road is now closed between Yarra Road and Ringwood-Warrandyte Road and will remain closed for the duration of this construction period. Only local resident and emergency vehicle access is permitted during this time. The road closure is in place for the safety of all road users during construction and to allow the works be completed as quickly and efficiently as possible.
Detours are in place with traffic diverted via Yarra Road and Brysons Road. To prepare for the increased traffic flows along these roads, some preliminary works were completed along the diversion route. Additional road maintenance works, signage and speed control signs are currently being arranged and the condition of the detour routes is being closely monitored.
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Works to get underway with road closures in place from 21 April 2020
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To allow for the reconstruction of this 350 metre section of road, the road will be closed to through traffic from 21 April 2020 until the end of August.
Detours will be in place via Yarra Road and Brysons Road during this period. Emergency service vehicle and local access will be maintained at all times.
This is the first step of construction for the Jumping Creek Road project.
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
We understand everyone in our community is responding to the evolving coronavirus (COVID-19) situation.
At this stage, we do not foresee there are any impacts to the delivery of this road upgrade project.
The safety of our community is our top priority during this time.
In Manningham, we are following advice from the Department of Health and Human Services and encourage everyone to practise good hygiene and social distancing in our community.
For updates on Council services and facilities during this time, visit our website.
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Construction works to start on Jumping Creek Road
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This is the first step of construction for Jumping Creek Road, which ultimately will see the full length of Jumping Creek Road between Ringwood-Warrandyte Road and Homestead Road in Wonga Park upgraded, to improve safety for all road users.
Works on the initial 350 metre section of Jumping Creek Road include lowering part of the road by more than one metre.
Due to the construction safety issues associated with these works this section of road will be closed to through traffic during construction, which is anticipated to be completed between early April and the end of August 2020.
While road closures and detours will be in place for this area, emergency service vehicle and local access will be maintained at all times.
For more details, view our fact sheet.
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Lifecycle
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Stage on construction works
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Community consultation on concept design and future staging
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Design proposal endorsed by Council
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Construction of recreational trail
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Planning and approvals for next construction phase
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Document Library
- Letter - Next steps for the Jumping Creek Road upgrade - May 2024 (99.8 KB) (pdf)
- Letter - Notification of night works - patching - February 2024 (4.69 MB) (DOCX)
- Letter - Recreational Trail Construction Commencement - May 2023 (116 KB) (pdf)
- Letter - Public Session - May 2023 (120 KB) (PDF)
- Factsheet - February 2023.pdf (3.85 MB) (pdf)
- Letter - Public information sessions - February 2023 (96.7 KB) (pdf)
- Project Plans (14.3 MB) (pdf)
- Township Design Options (1.38 MB) (pdf)
- Jumping Creek Road Development Framework - July 2016 (2.76 MB) (pdf)
FAQs
- What consultation has been undertaken for this upgrade project?
- What are the benefits of this road upgrade?
- What is the purpose of the Jumping Creek Road Development Framework?
- What upgrade works are proposed to be constructed and what improvements are expected?
- What urban design principles were used for this project?
- What will the works involve and will there be impacts while works take place?
- What about emergency service access?
- How will you minimise environmental impacts?
- How will you protect biodiversity including fauna and native vegetation?
- How will you protect water catchments/ hydrology?
- How will you protect and assess cultural and historical heritage assets?
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Phone +61 3 9840 9333 Email manningham@manningham.vic.gov.au