Works notice – Preston Level Crossing Removal Project, January works
Works notices
From Tuesday 12 January to late January 2021 we’ll be setting up site at Bell Station, which will include the installation of construction barriers, temporary fencing and site sheds.
Preston community update – December 2020
Community updates
Early works have started on the Preston level crossing removals in preparation for major construction scheduled to begin in 2021.
Works notice – Preston investigation works, January
Works notices
From Monday 18 January to Monday 1 February 2021 geo-tech investigations will be carried out to understand the soil conditions in preparation for building the elevated rail structure.
Works notice – Batman depot carpark construction
Works notices
As works begin on the Mernda Line, the project is required to relocate the existing maintenance depot at Bell Station to the northern end of Batman Station.
Preston open space consultation
Fact sheets and brochures
Working closely with expert urban and landscape designers, we’ve been collecting feedback and insights from the local community for over 12 months to help design the new open space.
Preston open space constraints and considerations
Fact sheets and brochures
There are a number of considerations and constraints we needed to account for in developing the design for the open space as part of the Preston Level Crossing Removal Project.
Preston Open Space Advisory Panel (POSAP)
Other
The Preston Open Space Advisory Panel is made up of the local community members who will provide input into how Preston’s newest community open spaces will be developed.
Works notice – Railway Reserve, bike path closure
Works notices
From Tuesday 8 December to Friday 11 December 2020 work will take place on the Railway Reserve Bike Path to protect two Melbourne Water heritage-listed pipes.
Preston Q and As
Other
Questions and answers about the four level crossing removals in Preston.
Works notice – Preston undergrounding rail power
Works notices
We need to install, rail power and communication systems underground. We’ll also be undertaking geotechnical testing of the pavement and removing three non-native trees on Cramer Street.
Works notice – Preston power pole installation
Works notices
On Thursday 10 December between 7am and 6pm Jemena will be installing power poles along Edith Street and replacing a pole on the corner of Edith and Bruce streets.
Works notice – demolition of former Girl Guides and Trugo Club buildings
Works notices
To make way for the new Preston Station and car park we need to demolish the former Girl Guides and Trugo Club buildings.
Works notice – Murray Road to Regent Street utility relocation
Works notices
Utilities relocation works in the area and site investigations will begin on Monday 9 November to Monday 14 December 2020.
Works notice – Miller Street to Regent Street night works
Works notices
From 7pm Friday 13 November to 5am Monday 16 November 24-hour works will take place in the rail corridor between Miller Street and Regent Street, Preston.
Works notice – Oakover Road undergrounding power investigations
Works notices
From 7pm Thursday 5 November to 5am Friday 6 November we’ll be investigating existing unground services in Preston.
Works notice – Preston site investigation works
Works notices
From Monday 16 November to Saturday 28 November 2020 geo-technical investigations will be carried out to understand the soil conditions in preparation for building the elevated rail structure.
Works notice – Edith Street and Preston Oval Car Park vegetation removal
Works notices
From Thursday 5 November until late November vegetation removal will occur on the eastern side of Edith Street between Cramer Street and Bruce Street and in the Preston Oval Car Park.
Works notice – Taunton Avenue, Preston vegetation removal
Works notices
From Thursday 5 November until late November vegetation removal will occur on the western side of Taunton Avenue adjacent to the rail corridor.
Works notice – Bell Station and Railway Place East vegetation removal
Works notices
From Thursday 5 November until late November vegetation removal will occur on the western side of Railway Place East between Miller Street and Esther Street and the Bell Station car park.
Works notice – Preston Station precinct vegetation removal
Works notices
From Thursday 5 November until late November vegetation removal will occur in the eastern car park of Preston Station and the centre median of Cramer Street.
Preston – Managing vegetation removal fact sheet
Fact sheets and brochures
Trees, vegetation and green space are valued by the Preston community. Minimising the impact of tree and vegetation removal is an important consideration in the design and construction of the project.
Works notice – Preston site establishment, Preston Station
Works notices
Works will involve utility service relocations and site investigations throughout the rail corridor between Regent and Cramer streets, including the Preston Station precinct.
Works notice – Preston site establishment, Edith Street and Preston City Oval
Works notices
Preliminary works ahead of site establishment will begin on Tuesday 20 October 2020 and continue until late-December 2020.
Works notice – Preston site establishment, Bell Station and Railway Place East
Works notices
Preston site establishment works will begin on Monday 19 October 2020 and continue until late December 2020.
Preston community update – October 2020
Community updates
We’re working hard on designs to remove dangerous and congested level crossings at Murray Road, Cramer Street, Bell Street and Oakover Road in Preston and build two new stations.
New Preston Station fact sheet
Fact sheets and brochures
Providing a welcoming gateway to Preston, the design of the new Preston Station makes it safer and more convenient gateway for locals and visitors to Preston.
New Bell Station fact sheet
Fact sheets and brochures
The new Bell Station design reflects Preston’s rich history with post-war roof tops, and references to the local art and culture scene.
Works notice – Preston site office establishment, Cramer Street
We are installing temporary site sheds and modifying Building S at the northern end of Melbourne Polytechnic.
Works notice – Preston site office establishment, Murray Road
Works notices
From Wednesday 30 September to Wednesday 25 November we’re establishing a project site office at 362 Murray Road, Preston.
Preston open space consultation report
Reports
The Preston open space consultation report will outline the key principles and themes that emerged from feedback from the community, local businesses and stakeholders.
Preston Open Space Advisory Panel - Terms of Reference
Other
The Preston Open Space Advisory Panel has been established as a key avenue for community involvement during planning for the development of the open spaces as part of a wider engagement program.
Preston community feedback report – February 2020
Reports
This report details key themes raised in community feedback about the Preston Level Crossing Removal Project.
Preston community update – November 2019
Community Updates
We’re removing the dangerous and congested level crossings at Murray Road, Cramer Street, Bell Street and Oakover Road, Preston, and building new Bell and Preston stations.
Preston community update - May 2019
Community updates
We’re removing four dangerous and congested level crossings and building two new stations on the Mernda line.