View looking at new signalised T-intersection of Princes and South Highway. Artist impression only. Subject to change.

LEVEL CROSSING SOUTH GIPPSLAND HIGHWAY, DANDENONG SOUTH REMOVAL UPDATE MAY 2020

The removal of the dangerous and congested level crossing at South Gippsland Highway is one step closer with a contract Why the South Gippsland awarded and early works now underway. Major construction Highway level crossing will start in mid-2020. has to go? 31,000 cars travel The level crossing will be removed Early works will include site through the level crossing by building a road bridge over the establishment on South Gippsland each day rail line. This design will provide Highway, underground services significant benefits including relocation, and preliminary road Boom gates down for improved pedestrian connections works to prepare for traffic changes a third of the two-hour and access to important services on and South morning peak for the local community. Gippsland Highway. Improve the safety of An alliance comprising of Metro Major works in mid-2020 will involve cyclists, pedestrians Trains (MTM) and Fulton the construction of the new road and drivers Hogan will oversee the delivery of bridge and new signalised intersection these works. These organisations on South Gippsland Highway. Allow more train services have been recently awarded a to run in the future contract to remove the level We will work to minimise any local and improve access to crossings at Evans Road, Lyndhurst disruptions or community impacts facilities and services and Cardinia Road, Pakenham. while these works take place. We either side of the rail line will also advise the community of any temporary traffic or access changes in advance.

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Authorised and published by the Victorian Government, 1 Treasury Place, Melbourne Melbourne’s south-east is one of Australia’s busiest manufacturing regions, which means that good freight connections are critical.

Removing the South Gippsland Highway level crossing will improve freight connections in the area, supporting the local economy and jobs.

Creation of service road and Extended shared turnaround to maintain existing pedestrian and cycling path access requirements to

Landscaping and The new signalised intersection will be squared vegetation to replace off and improve the flow of traffic from current intersection South Gippsland Highway into Princes Highway

Country Steel Sales & Fabrication A fresh look for the South Gippsland Highway Icon Arena Indoor Sports Slate Discounts

Artist impression only. Subject to change. Iveco Trucks Australia Ltd Everhard Industries Pty Site establishment Princes Hwy New signalised T-intersection What we've done so far for South Gippsland Highway We're setting up our site compound and Princes Highway

Works to remove the level crossing to date have involved: Claredale Rd Construction Safety Assurance Pty This is the first step of any construction project • geotechnical investigations (drilling) to learn about the and will ensure that a safe and efficient work ground conditions Works area EDMI Pty Ltd environment is created for the local community Budget Car & Truck • site surveys, including environmental surveys Rental Dandenong and construction workers. Linley St • traffic studies

The site will be established on South Gippsland Fowler Rd • determining where the existing service utilities, such as Highway between Princes Highway and the rail Dandenong gas,water, electricity, telecommunications and sewerage Radiators line, with site access on South Gippsland Highway. are located Dennis St This area will contain site offices, sheds, • flora and fauna investigations equipment laydown areas and construction South Gippsland Hwy • cultural and heritage investigations. A & Jay Car worker parking throughout the duration of Rentals the project. These investigations led to the determination that Plunkett Rd a road underpass is the best design option for the Site compound New service road South Gippsland Highway level crossing removal. Europcar Melbourne Icon Sports Pty Eagle Dandenong Dandenong KPJ Group Existing South Gippsland Airstep Princes Hwy Highway and Princes Highway

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We'll work Monday to Saturday As with any major construction For more information about the project, between 7.00am – 6.00pm, project, some noise and vibration visit levelcrossings.vic.gov.au/projects/ with occasional night works to are unavoidable. However, we have south-gippsland-highway establish our site office, commence a wide range of ways to reduce underground service relocation noise and vibration impacts, and and the construction of a we’ll inform you well in advance of temporary access road for the any disruptive or out-of-hours work. community to use while we build Project timeline the road bridge. You can find out more about how we manage construction impacts by visiting levelcrossings.vic.gov.au Early-Mid 2019 • Initial planning • Site investigations Share your ideas online • Design development Early 2020 We're seeking community feedback on the local area • Contract award and the open space and landscaping. • Early works begin This input will help us refine the project design. • Finalise design

Feedback closes 5pm Monday 25 May. View the designs and complete the community feedback survey on our online engagement hub. Mid-2020 your.levelcrossings.vic.gov.au • Major construction begins

2022 Sign Up • Construction completed Sign up to our website for updates on upcoming Please note that the timeline engagement activities. above is subject to change.

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