EUROA

PROJECT REFERENCE GUIDE

UPDATED MAY 2021 INLAND RAIL IN EUROA

For Inland Rail in Euroa, the station precinct and Anderson Street bridge Each of the options we’ve considered over “ “ will need to be modified to safely allow for double-stacked trains and the last three years has different community we’re working on designs that consider site conditions, technical issues impacts and engineering challenges. and community feedback.

WHAT IS INLAND RAIL? WHAT HAVE WE DONE SO WHAT’S NEXT FOR EUROA? Inland Rail is a fast freight backbone FAR IN EUROA? We’re continuing consultation and from Melbourne to Brisbane that will Since 2018, we’ve worked with the engagement with the community and transform how we move goods around community, Strathbogie Shire Council, other stakeholders over the coming Australia, with a direct rail transit time V/Line and other stakeholders to months. A key part of this process of less than 24 hours between these investigate possible solutions to relates to the proposed Planning cities. It will better link businesses, enable the safe passageway of Scheme Amendment for farmers and producers to national double-stacked freight trains local government areas including and global markets and generate new through Euroa. Strathbogie Shire. opportunities for industries and regions. HINTON STREET It continues to be a complex process We are requesting the Minister for Tottenham to Albury (T2A) is one of and we’re committed to finding a Planning amend the Planning Scheme 13 projects that complete Inland solution that meets the expectations, for Strathbogie Shire. This means the ANDERSON STREET BRIDGE Rail. T2A is planned along 305km of needs and interests of as many project can progress without the need existing rail corridor from metropolitan stakeholders as possible while meeting for additional planning permits, as Melbourne to the Victoria-NSW border our government commitments to long as conditions of the Incorporated SCOTT STREET at Albury-Wodonga. deliver the project. Document are met to the satisfaction of the Minister for Planning or other ARTC XPT LINE This project will see modifications Right now, we’re looking at two options THE GOODS SHED relevant authority. to existing structures and increased we believe are feasible for the precinct: clearances along the rail corridor to We sent letters, submission forms and 1. Replacing the current Anderson provide sufficient height and width information to thousands of households Street bridge with a higher, to support the safe running of in April to provide property owners, straighter and safer alignment. RAILWAY STREET double-stacked freight trains of business owners and other stakeholders 1,800 metres in length to be run on 2. Building a vehicle underpass, with an opportunity to submit any the track. which would involve removing feedback on the proposed amendments the existing Anderson Street bridge The first stage (north of Beveridge) by 17 May, 2021 (see pg. 4–5 for and closing some access roads. of the T2A project to be delivered more information). includes modifications to12 sites Both options include track realignment V/LINE TRACK along the North East Rail Line from of the west track to run parallel to east BINNEY STREET Beveridge to Albury. track, demolish the V/Line platform, build a new platform to the east, and build a new Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) compliant pedestrian underpass. (see pg. 4–5 for more information).

HAVE YOUR SAY ON INLAND RAIL IN EUROA We are seeking submissions on our proposed Planning Scheme Amendment application from 19 April to 17 May, 2021. This will include the two proposed options for the Euroa Station Precinct. Visit inlandrail.artc.com.au/t2a-status to make a submission and find out more. See back cover for more ways to share your views and ideas. Aerial view of Euroa Station Precinct

2 | ARTC Inland Rail Euroa Reference Guide | 3 KEY STEPS TO DEVELOP THE EUROA PRECINCT UPGRADE We are here REFERENCE DESIGN/ CONCEPT PROJECT ASSESSMENTS EARLY CONTRACTOR CONSTRUCTION ASSESSMENT AND APPROVALS INVOLVEMENT (ECI)

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PLANNING DETAILED DESIGN/ OPTIONS EUROA WORKING URBAN DESIGN SCHEME CONTRACTOR INLAND RAIL ANALYSIS GROUP FORMED FRAMEWORK AMENDMENT AWARDED OPERATIONAL

CONCEPT CONSULTATION EUROA WORKING PROJECT ASSESSMENT URBAN DESIGN REFERENCE DESIGN/ DETAILED DESIGN/ ASSESSMENT AND OPTIONS GROUP FORMED AND APPROVALS FRAMEWORK EARLY CONTRACTOR CONTRACTOR (2016–2018) ANALYSIS (2019–ON HOLD) (2019–2021) (2020–2021) INVOLVEMENT (2021) AWARDED (2022) Identify and assess project (2018–2019) Establish Euroa Working Group Undertake site investigations Comprehensive design and Produce reference design Produce detailed design objectives, outcomes, Consultation with Council (EWG) to better understand and specialist studies to consultation process that to be provided for to be provided for further benefits and route options. and communities to inform community needs and understand environmental brings together the way community discussion, community discussion, Developing Inland Rail Document technical issues, design principles. feedback on design options. features, technical challenges, the infrastructure needs to feedback, and refinement. feedback, and refinement. in consultation regulatory requirements, Identify and assess six We have placed the EWG on progress State and function with how it looks, Engage construction Detailed design prepared with communities estimated costs, options for Euroa rail hold to reconsider objectives Federal planning and feels and works for locals. contractor before designs by construction contractor timings and potential upgrade design solution. and establish a clear path environment approvals. Ensure the project design is are finalised to review to define specifics like risks and opportunities. forward for collaborating with We’re currently focused on the well-integrated and responds plans and suggest any car parking location, the community to help us proposed Planning Scheme to community ideas. revisions needed to lighting, walkway determine a design solution. Amendment, which incorporates deliver the project. locations and landscaping. site-specific controls via an Incorporated Document.

TWO OPTIONS WE’RE ASSESSING Right now, we’re looking at two options we believe are feasible for the precinct. Both options would include track realignment of West track to run parallel to East track, demolish the V/Line platform, build a new platform to the east, and build a new Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) compliant pedestrian underpass.

1. Replacing the current Anderson Street bridge with a higher, straighter and safer alignment: this option would require construction of a higher bridge, however would provide the community with a new, modern and safer bridge with wider lanes and upgraded intersections. 2. Building a vehicle underpass: this would involve removing the existing Anderson Street bridge and closing some access roads, however would reduce road noise and improve visual amenity above ground.

Anderson Street bridge, Euroa

4 | ARTC Inland Rail Euroa Reference Guide | 5 PROJECT CONSTRAINTS EUROA WORKING GROUP WHAT WE’VE LEARNED Given the level of interest, together FROM LOCALS The key technical aspects that affect with the Euroa Working Group, we Through our conversations with Inland Rail requires modifications to various our design planning in Euroa are: explored all of the options for the Euroa locals, we have learnt about station in further detail. After robust the history of the area. The Railway infrastructure across Victoria that are  Anderson Street bridge is owned discussion, a road bridge over the Street parking was once a beautiful owned by various state and local agencies. by the Victorian Government rail line was acknowledged as the community garden that was encircled (Department of Transport most practical solution, but not by a convenient road that led to and This means ARTC must meet the asset – Formerly VicRoads) endorsed without further precinct out of the station platform known as  The bridge forms part of an improvement considerations. Duke’s Crescent. owner’s key requirements and engineering approved B-Double route In 2019, the Working Group formed Other stories mentioned that the (26m vehicle length) known a list of requirements for inclusion bridge was previously a level crossing, standards in addition to relevant regulatory as the C366 arterial into the Euroa site design. The list of meaning that the north and south of compliance in our design.  The solution must cater for requirements was titled ‘Creating a the rail were more visible to each other. oversize and over mass B-double Civic Presence’ (CACP) and captured The level crossing was also the scene vehicles with a height clearance further concerns over connectivity of a sad story when a circus truck was of 5.9m minimum and a width of and visual amenity that they would struck by the Spirit of Progress train 11.0m minimum like to see addressed. ARTC thanks in 1952, causing two fatalities.  The project area is affected by a the EWG for providing this Flood Overlay and is considered a valuable information. Land Subject to Inundation Overlay. The project has acknowledged these Design must also consider the requirements, which now form part of requirements of the Strathbogie the procurement scope. Local Floodplain Development Plans that notes flood impacts We have placed the working group in the area are significant on hold to consider purpose and direction for collaborative community  Ensure solution provides engagement to work through the two unobstructed access for fire, design options. ambulance, police and SES services in cases of emergency.

Euroa Working Group station tour

WHAT WE’VE HEARD To help us assess the different design options for the Euroa Station precinct, we developed the following principles which draw on engineering standards, community feedback, planning and environment requirements and what we’ve learned about the area.

SAFETY CONNECTIVITY FUNCTIONALITY VISUAL AMENITY From our conversations We’ve heard that A functional design will The Euroa project area lies with the local community, convenient, easy make using the area easy at the heart of the town. we’ve heard that a safe movement from both for vehicles, pedestrians We’ve heard that it is very and secure passage for sides of town is important and cyclists. This includes important that the bridge both pedestrians and to the local community. easy access to the station has a positive look and vehicles across the A well-connected design platform with plenty of feel that compliments its railway is very important. will allow pedestrians, signage and parking for surrounding environment. A safe design will consider cyclists, and vehicles to cars and buses. This includes turning night-time safety and use the shortest and safest This road is a key arterial the area into a precinct lighting, compliance with route across the railway route used by many heavy that celebrates the the Disability Discrimination and allow passengers to vehicles; we’ve heard that station and surrounding Act (DDA), traffic impacts conveniently access Euroa maintaining traffic flow historic buildings. on nearby schools and Station and North East Rail and reducing delays is the heavy vehicles that line services. very important. frequently use this road. We have also heard that there is interest in a direct connection between Hinton and Railway Streets. Euroa Station

6 | ARTC Inland Rail Euroa Reference Guide | 7 Visit (10am–2pm) Euroa Street, Binney 46 for more information. Drop by every Email which includes Strathbogie Shire. Amendment,Planning Scheme your feedback onourproposed In AprilandMay 2021 we’ll beseeking RAIL UPGRADE DESIGN OFEUROA THE HAVE YOUR SAY ONTHE value your input. Ifyou have any questionsorcomments, pleaselet usknow. local government asavital partof ourplanningandconsultation work, andwe ARTC iscommitted to working withcommunitiesandlandowners, state and WANT TO KNOW MORE? Artist impression of Euroa Station Precinct, Euroa inlandrail.artc.com.au/t2a [email protected] 1800 732 761 inlandrail.artc.com.au [email protected] Wednesday at

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