Works notice – Bell to Moreland upcoming works, mid February to March
Works notices
The project team are continuing work on the open space under the new rail bridge and around the station precincts. Please find details of the works from mid-February through to end of March 2021.
Bell to Moreland community update – December 2020
Community updates
Thank you for your patience while we worked around the clock to remove four sets of boom gates and raise the rail line over Bell Street, Munro Street and Reynard Street in Coburg and Moreland Road .
Bell to Moreland – Stakeholder Liaison Group
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Stakeholder Liaison Group meeting executive summaries
Bell to Moreland – project information
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Project information about the level crossing removals in Coburg and Brunswick.
Bell to Moreland community update – July 2020
Major construction to build the elevated rail and new stations on the Bell to Moreland project will begin on Monday 27 July and be complete by end of 2020. The open space will be complete in 2021.
North Western Program Alliance sustainability policy
Policies
We are adopting a strategic and resilient approach to address and mitigate the existing and emerging sustainability challenges for the rail infrastructure environment and our local communities.
Bell to Moreland community update – January 2020
Community Updates
From January, you’ll start seeing more construction activity and workers in the area as we prepare to raise the rail line and build new stations at Moreland and Coburg.
Bell to Moreland community update – November 2019
Community Updates
The contract has been awarded and early works will now ramp up in preparation for major construction on the Bell to Moreland Level Crossing Removal Project.
Bell to Moreland – open space feedback
Fact sheets and Brochures
Thank you to everyone who came to out community drop-in sessions and took the time to give feedback on the design of the open space for the Bell to Moreland Level Crossing Removal Project.
Bell to Moreland - Trees and Vegetation
Fact sheets and brochures
Based on community feedback we have developed a landscaping strategy for the Bell to Moreland project that promotes biodiversity and sustainability.
Bell to Moreland - Station Precincts
Fact sheets and brochures
The Bell to Moreland project will build new Coburg and Moreland stations. The existing heritage station buildings will be retained and integrated into the new station precincts.
Bell to Moreland community update – August 2019
Community updates
Early designs for the new rail corridor have now been released. Elevating the rail line between Coburg and Moreland stations will unlock the open space underneath the rail bridge.
Bell to Moreland - Walking and Cycling
Fact sheets and brochures
The Bell to Moreland Level Crossing Removal Project will see some significant improvements for cyclists and pedestrians.
Bell to Moreland - Construction
Fact sheets and brochures
In the second half of 2020, a construction blitz of around three months will see more than 1000 people work around the clock to remove the four Bell to Moreland level crossings and build new stations.
Bell to Moreland - Open Space
Fact sheets and brochures
The Bell to Moreland level crossings will be removed by raising the rail line over the road, creating new open space and delivering upgrades to the Upfield Bike Path.
Bell to Moreland - Open Space consultation report
Reports
This report outlines the key themes raised in feedback from the community, businesses and stakeholders during consultation for the Bell to Moreland project.
Bell to Moreland - Privacy Screening
Fact sheets and brochures
Screening will be installed along the new Bell to Moreland elevated corridor to minimise views from the train line into houses and backyards.
Bell to Moreland - New Open Spaces
Fact sheets and brochures
The elevated rail design provides an opportunity to unlock new open space between Coburg and Moreland stations.
Bell to Moreland - Active transport
Fact sheets and brochures
Removing these level crossings will make communities safer, more connected and get commuters in Melbourne’s north home sooner.
Bell to Moreland - Supporting local businesses
Fact sheets and brochures
We have a team dedicated to helping local businesses before, during and after construction. Before works start, the project team will be out talking to traders.
Bell to Moreland community update - May 2019
Community updates
We are getting rid of the dangerous and congested level crossings at Bell Street, Reynard Street and Munro Street in Coburg and Moreland Road in Brunswick.
Bell Street, Coburg and Moreland Road, Brunswick - community update October 2018
Community updates
The Bell Street and Moreland Road level crossings will be removed together as one project to help minimise disruption to the community.
Bell and Moreland Planning Scheme Amendment Q and A
Fact sheets and brochures
A Planning Scheme Amendment is a change to the relevant Planning Scheme (in this instance the Moreland Planning Scheme) to conduct works in the area.
Bell Street, Coburg and Moreland Road, Brunswick FAQs
Fact sheets and brochures
Read the frequently asked questions about the level crossing removals at Bell Street, Coburg and Moreland Road, Brunswick
Bell Street, Coburg and Moreland Road, Brunswick – Removing a level crossing
Fact sheets and brochures
We have considered and assessed a range of designs to remove the level crossings at Bell Street and Moreland Road.
Bell Street, Coburg and Moreland Road, Brunswick Community Update – May 2018
Community updates
The Bell Street and Moreland Road level crossings will be removed together as part of one project. The project is being overseen by LXRA and the level crossings are expected to be gone in 2020.
North Western Program Alliance - Community relations charter
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The North Western Program Alliance is committed to engaging the community by building understanding, trust and confidence in our program solutions and the delivery process.