Southern Area: Sewer and stormwater main relocation update
From Monday 11 January 2021, work to relocate underground utility services will commence to enable construction of the Cross River Rail southern tunnel portal.
Details of work
An existing underground sewer and stormwater main will be relocated to a new alignment under the rail corridor from Kent Street to Railway Terrace. Access to the work areas will be via Dutton Street and Rawnsley Street.
To minimise disruption for local residents and businesses, access between Rawnsley Street and Dutton Street will be maintained during the work under a one-way arrangement.
From 11 January for approximately 2 weeks
Work area: Railway Terrace near Dutton Street
- Site establishment activities on Railway Terrace including tree trimming
- On Wednesday 13 January, implement a temporary road closure on Railway Terrace near Dutton Street, as shown in Map 1
- Two-way access will remain for local traffic on Railway Terrace between Rawnsley Street, Dutton Street and Annerley Road
- Work will include excavating and installing new temporary sewer infrastructure to prepare for the micro boring works
- Excavated spoil will be removed using trucks. One (1) truck movement per hour is expected during standard working hours
- Materials and equipment will be delivered during standard construction hours.
What to expect
- Construction activity in the area with potential for an increase in noise, dust, vibration, truck movements and workers
- Construction impact mitigation activities such as street sweepers and water suppression around the work areas
- Work is subject to relevant approvals and suitable weather conditions
- Temporary road closures and pedestrian access changes. Please see maps for more information
- Standard construction times are 6:30am to 6:30pm, Monday to Saturday, however work will occur outside of these hours due to traffic permits, safety requirements and construction methodology. Further notification will be distributed in advance of any night work.
From late January 2021 for an estimated 12 months
Work area: Railway Terrace / Dutton Street intersection
- Implement additional traffic changes on Railway Terrace near Dutton Street (as shown in Map 2), including:
- Two-way access on Railway Terrace between Rawnsley and Dutton streets – local traffic will be maintained
- Access from Railway Terrace into Dutton Street will be maintained via a one-way arrangement.
- Excavate and construct a temporary concrete shaft, from which two small micro boring machines will be launched
- Install new sewer and stormwater infrastructure under the rail corridor using small micro boring machines
- Excavated spoil will be removed using trucks. One (1) truck movement per hour is expected during standard working hours
- Delivery and removal of oversized plant and equipment. Due to local traffic restrictions, this may occur at night. Further notification will be provided before any night work.
Work area: Kent Street
- Excavate and construct a temporary concrete shaft, from which two small micro boring machines will be launched
- Install new sewer and stormwater infrastructure under the rail corridor using small micro boring machines
- Excavated spoil will be removed using trucks via Kent Street
- Delivery and removal of oversized plant and equipment. Due to local traffic restrictions, this may occur at night. Further notification will be provided before any night work.
Work area: Railway Terrace between Rawnsley Street and cul-de-sac
- From March 2021, a third work area will be established between Rawnsley Street and the cul-de-sac at the end of Railway Terrace, as shown on the map below. Further information regarding this site will be provided prior to site establishment.
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