Jumping Creek Road Upgrade

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.

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.

This week, we’re holding two drop-in information sessions to answer any questions you have about the major works planned to begin after Easter.

Works will occur on:

• Jumping Creek Road, between Vine Crescent and Homestead Road (including the township).
• Dudley Road, between property 3 and Wonga Park Primary School.
• Yarra Road, between property 368 and the Homestead Road roundabout.

Read our flyer to find out more.

Community drop-in session details:

• Wednesday 19 March, 4.00pm to 7.00pm
  Wonga Park Hall, Old Yarra Road, Wonga Park
  
  
• Thursday 20 March, 4.00pm to 7.00pm
  Wonga Park Hall, Old Yarra Road, Wonga Park
  
  

For more information, contact us on 9840 9333 or at manningham@manningham.vic.gov.au.

Major works to upgrade Jumping Creek Road are set to begin after Easter.

Works will be happening on Jumping Creek Road between Vine Crescent and Homestead Road (including the township). These works will include:

• 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.

Works to construct a shared path will also begin along Dudley Road, between property 3 and Wonga Park Primary School, and along Yarra Road between property 368 and the Homestead Road roundabout.

Road closures and detours

During this time, there will be road closures and detours in place on Jumping Creek Road, between Dudley Road and Homestead Road, and on Paynters Road, Toppings Road and Wattletree Avenue.

Emergency services will have unrestricted access to all properties within the construction area.

For more details, read our Jumping Creek Road upgrade flyer – February 2025

Information sessions

We’re holding two community drop in information sessions in March to answer any questions you have about these works.

• Wednesday 19 March, 4.00pm to 7.00pmWonga Park Hall, Old Yarra Road, Wonga Park
• Thursday 20 March, 4.00pm to 7.00pmWonga Park Hall, Old Yarra Road, Wonga Park

We've completed the first phase of the recreational trail, which links most of Ringwood-Warrandyte Road to Homestead Road. We'll build the remaining sections simultaneously with the road reconstruction to avoid duplication of construction works.

We’ve also begun installing safety barriers on Jumping Creek Bridge. These works address community feedback and aim to ensure safety for all road users. The barriers will be painted green to blend in with the environment.

The first stage of the main works, from Vine Crescent to Homestead Road (including the town), is anticipated to commence in mid-2025. We will submit a planning application for the vegetation impacts associated with these works in the coming months.

Next steps for the Jumping Creek Road upgrade

We are pleased to share the latest updates on the Jumping Creek Road upgrade project, including the works we have planned over the next twelve months.

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

Late last year, we sought community feedback on the design of two proposed paths in Wonga Park. The first is a footpath on Yarra Road, between 368 Yarra Road and the Homestead Road roundabout, and the second is a shared path on Dudley Road, from number 3 Dudley Road to Wonga Park Primary School.

Thanks to everyone who participated in the consultation, we have considered all feedback submitted via Your Say Manningham and at our two public sessions.

Community feedback favoured using gravel instead of concrete to maintain a natural look. However, with a school, sports facilities and shops in the area, safety and accessibility are a priority for this path. Therefore, to maintain safety and accessibility while keeping the visual impact low, we will build the path using a concrete base underneath asphalt topping for a more natural look.

We are also happy to share that these two footpaths are now part of the Jumping Creek Road upgrade project, and will be delivered as part of the first package of the project, in late 2024 or early 2025.

For more information or questions about this project, visit Your Say Manningham or contact us on 9840 9333 or at manningham@manningham.vic.gov.au

Patching and repair night works

We are still awaiting third-party approvals for the upcoming nightworks on Jumping Creek Road, between Nelson Drive, Warrandyte and Homestead Road, Wonga Park. These works, originally planned to begin in early March, will likely start in mid to late March.

Find out more about the patching works.

Replacement of safety barriers

In late March, we will begin replacing safety barriers and installing pedestrian safety fencing on the Jumping Creek Road bridge. These works aim to improve pedestrian safety and will allow the recreational trail works to continue connecting the bridge and state park.
These works will occur between 7.00am and 5.00pm on weekdays for around two months. During these times, one lane of the road will be closed, and the speed limit will be reduced to 40 km/hour through the area.

If you have any questions about these works, contact us on 9840 9333 or at manningham@manningham.vic.gov.au.

We will begin extensive patching and repair works on Jumping Creek Road, between Nelson Drive and Homestead Road in mid to late March 2024.

These works aim to fix weak spots and potholes, improving road safety and durability until the Jumping Creek Road upgrade project reconstructs the road in the coming years. Some of the works within this project will be integrated into the upgrade project.

Four sections have been identified to be of the highest benefit to be repaired as part of these works per below:

• Nelson Drive to 268-284 Jumping Creek Road
• Jumping Creek Reserve to past the hairpin
• Between Hooper Road and Stane Brae Court
• Near the intersection of Homestead Road and Jumping Creek Road

The works will occur between 8:00pm and 5:00am every night except Fridays and Saturdays. The project will take around two weeks to complete, subject to weather conditions.

During the specified hours, Jumping Creek Road will be closed to through traffic. While we aim to minimise disruptions to residents, the direction from which you can access your property at any given time will change depending on the section we’re working on.

While we work directly in front of a property, driveway access may be blocked for up to 1.5 hours while we complete the section of works. We will have traffic management on site to guide traffic and emergency services will have full access at all times.

You may also notice noise caused by the works and trucks travelling on and off site, particularly if the works are near your property.

Your bin collection will remain the same as usual.

Our contractor will contact impacted residents closer to the date to provide more information about the construction dates and the proposed program of work.

Most of the trail between Nelson Drive and the township is complete, including all the works that were scheduled to be done by June 2024. Additional works, including safety barriers, fencing around the bridge area, and an extension of the trail, will be carried out by June 2024.

We are preparing for the project's next stage, which includes the road reconstruction from Vine Crescent to Homestead Road. The project design has already been finalised, and we will soon begin arranging asset relocation and obtaining the necessary third-party approvals for the works. A significant amount of asset relocation is required, which will take some time. Once it is complete, we will begin the next stage of works, likely in early 2025.

We are also in the process of procuring a contract for major patching works, which should begin in early 2024. In the meantime, our team is maintaining the potholes to address any immediate risks.

The major patching works will occur at night and in sections between Nelson Drive and Homestead Road. The total length of this work will be around 1.1 kilometres over a stretch of 5.2 kilometres. The night works aim to reduce any inconvenience to road users and will take approximately two weeks to complete. These dates are subject to change depending on the programming of the Jumping Creek Road upgrade works and weather conditions.

If you have any questions about the Jumping Creek Road upgrade, contact us.

The construction of the recreational trail from Nelson Drive to the township is on track for completion by June 2024.

From October, we expect some minor traffic changes during working hours. Traffic management will be in place to guide drivers safely through the area.

Works may also include some disruption to driveways. Once this is determined, our contractor will contact impacted residents in advance to discuss any potential impacts.

Emergency vehicles will have continued access to the area, and there will be no disruption in waste collection services.

We are progressing with the permits and asset relocation in preparation for the road reconstruction, which is expected to begin around mid-2024. All project timelines are subject to change depending on programming and weather conditions.

We appreciate your ongoing patience and support as we work to improve Jumping Creek Road.

If you have any questions, you can ask us here or contact our customer service on 9840 9333 or email manningham@manningham.vic.gov.au.

We are happy to let you know that following the requests received during the public sessions held in March 2023, another successful session was held in May 2023.

Once again, we had a great contribution from residents, business owners and road users sparing the time to attend the session. Through the sessions, we have received feedback and suggestions, and we are in the process of collating the valuable feedback we received to ensure the design is to the public satisfaction while the project objectives will still be achieved.

During the sessions, we committed to start the construction of the recreational trail on the northern side of the road in June 2023.

We are delighted to inform you that these works commenced on 19th June 2023, and site setup is in progress. This will be undertaken from Nelson Drive to the Township, and the first stage of the works will cover the section between Nelson Drive to the Bridge. The construction of the recreational trail is expected to be completed by the end of 2023. The works will involve localised traffic management only, and minor delays may be incurred. The road will remain open throughout the works with no diversion in place.

Emergency vehicles will have unrestricted access to the adjacent properties.

The letter sent to the residents abutting the works can be found following the link Your Say Manningham Recreational Trail Construction commencement letter to abutting residents

You can view the proposed design here: Your Say Manningham - Jumping Creek Road - Plans

Please feel free to leave any comments in the feedback/Q&A box below or, following the link leave your question here, and a member of the team will contact you to discuss the project.