Construction update Salisbury station - August 2026

In July 2026, UNITY Alliance installed the European Train Control System (ETCS) mast within the rail corridor near Dollis Street.

In August, works will continue on overhead electrical and signalling works within the Salisbury station rail corridor during a scheduled track possession.

Details of work

The following activities are scheduled to occur between 6:30am and 6:30pm, Monday to Saturday intermittently throughout August, weather and construction conditions permitting:

  • Continue minor concrete finishing, patching, painting and sealing works at Salisbury station
  • Minor preparation works for the future installation of the ETCS equipment shelter including formwork and concreting.

Out of hours work

Work activities scheduled during planned track closures (when trains are not operating) or outside the project’s standard working hours are outlined below, weather and construction conditions permitting.

At Salisbury station and in the rail corridor, and between 2:00am Saturday 29 August to 3:00am Monday 31 August 2026, the following works will occur:

  • Removal of old structures and installation of new foundations and masts for overhead electrical lines
  • Excavation, earthworks and installation of services
  • Minor concrete finishing, patching, painting and sealing at Salisbury station
  • Signal testing and commissioning activities
  • Track works and maintenance.

Salisbury station work areas and traffic changes

Map of work areas, construction access, pedestrian access and temporary traffic changes on Lillian Avenue, Fairlie Terrace and Dollis Street, Salisbury

What to expect

During these works you may notice some intermittent disruptions such as:

  • Intermittent single lane closures on Lillian Avenue, Fairlie Terrace and Dollis Street near the rail corridor gates for access into work areas (refer to map). Traffic control and signage will be in place. Some minor delays may be experienced
  • Trucks and machinery including concrete trucks and pumps, loaders, excavators with rock breaker (if required), vacuum trucks, mobile cranes, minor vibrating equipment, small power tools and hand tools
  • Changes around your local area such as increased construction vehicles, traffic management signs and personnel
  • Increased levels of noise, vibration and dust associated with the use of heavy machinery and equipment.

We appreciate your patience during construction and will continue to update you as work progresses.

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