Phase one of construction is set to begin

Thank you to everyone who attended our Melbourne Hill Road Drainage Upgrade Community Information Session on 27 April 2023. As discussed in the session we’re now ready to commence phase one of construction on this project.

Construction will begin in mid-June and will include a package of early works such as:

  • Site set up, locating underground services and surveying
  • Implementation of traffic management and environmental management plan
  • Installation of drainage system, which will start in July

Works will begin at the corner of Melbourne Hill Road and Colin Avenue. Please refer to the attached plan for details of the works and traffic management plan.

Who is the contractor for this project?

Kalow Holdings Ltd has been appointed as the contractor.

How long will these works go for?

We expect that phase one of construction will take approximately five months, subject to weather and site conditions.

Will Melbourne Hill Road be closed during construction?

During the construction process, we may be required to close sections of road. Appropriate detour signage and traffic management will be in place to assist with traffic flow. Every effort will be made to reduce any inconvenience during the progress of these works.

Will access to my property be restricted?
During construction occurring directly outside a driveway, there will be temporary restrictions on residential access during working hours (7am-4pm). To reduce inconvenience, our contractor, Kalow Holdings Ltd, will reach out to affected residents with at least 48 hours' notice to discuss their plans. Typically, restricted driveway access will last no longer than one to two days, subject to weather and site conditions. During this time our contractor will endeavour to maintain property access afterhours and asks that residents who need their vehicles during the day remove them from their properties before 7am.

What if I need to access emergency services but access to my property is restricted?

The contractor will always provide immediate access to emergency vehicles during the works, including access to residential properties.

Will my bins be collected as usual?

Please put your bins out for collection the night before your usual collection day as they will be picked up prior to 7am.

Are any trees going to be removed as part of the works?

Yes, as previously communicated the upgrade will require some tree and vegetation removal. The design aims to balance the drainage upgrade needs, while minimising impacts on roadside vegetation and the character of the area. At the completion of the project, we will replant vegetation and/or trees where possible.

We thank you for your patience and understanding during construction and welcome any questions or feedback that you might have.

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