Works NotificationAvon River BridgeExtended work hours – June 2020 to late 2020

Major construction is continuing on the new Avon River rail bridge to allow trains to travel at up to 90km/h and improve reliability on the Gippsland Line.

Thank you for your ongoing patience while this important work is underway.

What we are doing

Work to build the superstructure of the new bridge is underway, with the bridge’s beams currently being lifted into place.

As construction progresses, extended working hours will be required from time to time to enable the completion of critical works such as concrete pours.

There may be times when construction needs to start at 6am and finish at 6pm Monday to Saturdays, up to an hour earlier and an hour later than usual.

Usual working hours on site are between 7am and 5pm, Monday to Saturday.

What to be aware of

— Construction noise commencing earlier and finishing later

— Vehicles, machinery and workers on site and moving around the site compounds

— Works will be away from residential properties.

Gippsland Line Upgrade

The new Avon River rail bridge will allow trains to travel at up to 90km/h and is targeted for completion in early 2021.

It’s part of the half-a-billion dollar Gippsland Line Upgrade, which has already delivered benefits for passengers, allowing VLocity trains to run to Bairnsdale since mid-2018.

The project will enable more frequent and reliable services for passengers by duplicating track, extending the Morwell crossing loop, upgrading level crossings and signalling, and adding second platforms at a number of stations along the line.

The project is part of the $1.75 billion Regional Rail Revival, which is upgrading every regional passenger train line in Victoria and creating more than 1,000 jobs.

Health and safety

The health and safety of our workers and the community is our key priority as we continue to deliver the new bridge over the Avon River, as is supporting physical distancing measures in line with current health advice.

We have strict protocols in place to protect the safety of our construction workforce, including enhanced industrial cleaning arrangements, provision of personal protective equipment and measures to reduce staff contact, including staggered shifts.

For more information about Coronavirus (COVID-19), please visit coronavirus.vic.gov.au

Keep informed

To keep up to date with progress on the Gippsland Line Upgrade please visit regionalrailrevival.vic.gov.au/gippsland to subscribe to our e-news.

More informationTo find out more about Regional Rail Revival:

regionalrailrevival.vic.gov.au

1800 105 105 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week)

Rail Projects Victoria PO Box 4509, Melbourne, VIC 3001

It should be noted that this information is current at the time of printing, however due to unforeseen circumstances, changes may occur. Please visit regionalrailrevival.vic.gov.au for the latest updates.