Seaford community update - February/March 2019
Community Updates
The Victorian Government is removing 18 dangerous and congested level crossings on the Frankston line, and building a new train storage facility to improve safety, reduce congestion and run more train
Frankston quarterly update - October 2018
Community Updates
Over the past few months there have been significant changes to the Frankston line, including the removal of the level crossings at Skye Road in Frankston and at Seaford Road in Seaford.
Southern Program Alliance Policies
Policies
Safety, cultural diversity, procurement and quality policies of the Southern Program Alliance.
Trees and landscaping - Seaford Road, Seaford
Fact sheets and Brochures
More than 100,000 trees, indigenous plants and shrubs will be planted as part of Seaford’s $10 million revitalisation being delivered as part of the level crossing removal project.
Seaford Road community update - October 2018
Community Updates
We want to thank you for your patience while our team worked around the clock through August and September to remove the Seaford Road level crossing.
Seaford revitalisation community engagement outcomes
Reports
The Seaford revitalisation community engagement outcomes report has been commissioned by the Level Crossing Removal Authority
Seaford community update - August 2018
Community Updates
The Victorian Government is removing 13 dangerous level crossings on the Frankston line, and building a new train storage facility to improve safety, reduce congestion and run more...
Seaford Road, Seaford community update - July 2018
Community Updates
June has been a busy month along the Frankston line, with construction taking place on the Seaford Road and the Skye/Overton Road level crossings and works starting on the new Frankston train station.
Frankston line community update – June 2018
Community Updates
Over the course of May and June a construction blitz is underway to rebuild the new Frankston Station and remove the level crossing at Skye/Overton Road in Frankston.
Seaford Road, Seaford - Community update: June 2018
Community Updates
A construction blitz has been underway in the local area with works occurring on the Seaford Road level crossing removal.
Seaford Community Update - May 2018
Community Updates
We have been busy during April starting on the temporary rail line, relocating underground utilities and installing fencing.
Seaford Road, Seaford fact sheet: Trees and vegetation
Fact sheets and Brochures
Our hybrid design with landscaped embankments at Seaford provides the opportunity to plant new trees and vegetation.
Seaford Community Update - April 2018
Community Updates
Works are well underway in preparation for the removal of the Seaford Road level crossing.
Frankston Factsheet: Traffic improvements
Fact sheets and Brochures
From Carrum to Seaford we're getting rid of four dangerous level crossings, fixing local road networks and upgrading dangerous intersections.
Seaford Community Update - March 2018
Community Updates
Over the past weeks, site investigation works have taken place to identify the location of underground services and assess ground conditions to prepare for construction.
Seaford Road Project Area Designation
Other
On 28 February 2018, the Minister for Planning designated the project area under section 95 of the Major Transport Projects Facilitation Act 2009.
Frankston Line Community Update – December 2017
Community Updates
Across the Frankston line, work to remove level crossings is well underway. Three are already gone and Skye/Overton Road in Frankston is under construction, to be completed in 2018.
Seaford Community Update – December 2017
Community Updates
Construction to remove the Seaford Road, Seaford level crossing will begin in early 2018. The level crossing will be removed by 2018 and the project will be completed in 2019.
Seaford Community Reference Group
Other
We’ve formed a reference group (CRG) of residents and representatives from local community groups to help shape the revitalisation of Seaford.
Seaford Community Update - July 2017
Community Updates
All systems are go on the Seaford Road level crossing removal project as we look to start construction next year.
Seaford Road Revitalisation Community and Stakeholder Feedback Guide
Other
This document has been created to further inform the design and landscaping associated with the revitalisation works to improve the area around the Seaford Road level crossing.
Seaford Community Update – February 2017
Community Updates
The Victorian Government has announced that the level crossing at Seaford Road in Seaford will be removed with a new hybrid design and a huge upgrade of local community facilities.
Seaford technical report
Reports
LXRA has developed a unique approach for removing the Seaford Road level crossing that lowers the road by up to 1.5 metres and places the rail line on to an embankment to separate road from rail.
Frankston Factsheet: Land acquisition and compensation
Fact sheets and Brochures
This factsheet provides an overview of the processes that would apply if the Government is required to purchase or acquire privately-owned land as part of the Frankston line level crossing removals.
Frankston Factsheet: Planning and environmental approvals process
Fact sheets and Brochures
We have conducted a range of site investigations and assessments and still have more work to do on the design options that are under consideration to identify all approvals requirements.
Frankston Factsheet: Hydrogeology
Fact sheets and Brochures
Hydrogeology is the area of geology that deals with the distribution and movement of groundwater in the soil.
Frankston Factsheet: Utilities investigation
Fact sheets and Brochures
Utilities investigations look in detail at all of the services located around a level crossing removal site, such as electricity, gas and water.
Frankston Factsheet: Traffic monitoring and modelling
Fact sheets and Brochures
We undertake traffic monitoring and modelling to understand current traffic issues and to ensure that the project doesn't have an adverse impact on traffic and, ideally, reduces congestion.
Frankston Factsheet: Flora and fauna investigations
Fact sheets and Brochures
We are committed to minimising the impact on flora and fauna, particularly sensitive species, as we design and construct level crossing removals along the Frankston line.
Frankston Factsheet: Feature survey
Fact sheets and Brochures
A feature survey is essential to any construction or infrastructure project as it accurately maps the existing topography - the natural and man-made features of an area.
Frankston Factsheet: Hydrology
Fact sheets and Brochures
Preliminary hydrology assessments have been undertaken to determine if there are any fundamental flaws with each design option.
Frankston Factsheet: Assessment criteria
Fact sheets and Brochures
Removing level crossings are complex projects with many environmental, community and technical considerations to be understood and balanced as potential designs are considered.
Frankston Factsheet: Car park survey
Fact sheets and Brochures
We are undertaking car park surveys to investigate the originating suburbs for each car parked in station car parks on the Frankston line.
Frankston Communication and engagement report
Reports
This report captures the outcomes and insights of the initial Frankston line community consultation program, ending in June 2016.
Frankston Factsheet: How do we assess options
Fact sheets and Brochures
LXRA is committed to a comprehensive design assessment process for each potential design option to ensure we find the best solution for each site.
Frankston Factsheet: Cultural heritage
Fact sheets and Brochures
We are continuing to undertake cultural heritage assessments to determine the possible impacts of proposed construction activities on Indigenous and European cultural heritage.
Frankston preliminary options assessment reports
Reports
These reports capture the outcomes and insights of the initial Frankston line community consultation program, ending in June 2016.