Yeerongpilly station construction update - June 2023

During June 2023, UNITY Alliance will be undertaking early works activities in the rail corridor around at Yeerongpilly station. These works will include site investigations, installation of overhead electrical line foundations and signalling relocation works.

Major construction at Yeerongpilly Station is planned to commence in the coming months and detailed information will be provided before work starts.

 

Out of hours work

Works during June will be undertaken outside of normal construction hours when trains are not operational as outlined below:

At Yeerongpilly station and between 10:00pm Wednesday 14 June and 4:00am Thursday 15 June 2023, the following works will occur:

  • Excavation (including the use of vacuum trucks) and removal of material for service location works
  • Cable service relocation works including trenching and installation
  • Site survey and inspections within the rail corridor.

At Yeerongpilly station and between 2:00am Saturday 17 and 2:00am Monday 19 June 2023, the following works will occur:

  • Excavation (including the use of vacuum trucks) and removal of material for service location works
  • Cable service relocation works including trenching and installation
  • Installation of under track crossings (conduits) for services (e.g., electrical)
  • Installation of overhead electrical line foundations and masts
  • Vegetation removal (during day shift) on Wilkie Street (refer to map over page) to prepare for station construction works. Landscaping will be reinstated at the station as part of station works.
  • Site survey and inspections within the rail corridor.

 

Yeerongpilly station work area

Map of Yeerongpilly station works area June 2023.

 

What to expect

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

  • Access into the rail corridor will be via the Queensland Rail gates on Wilkie Street, Yeerongpilly
  • Light vehicles, trucks and machinery including excavators (with rock hammers), trucks, vacuum truck, concrete trucks, concrete pump truck, loaders, chainsaws, woodchipper, small power tools, and mobile lighting towers to light work areas at night
  • Changes around your local area such as construction vehicles, traffic management signs and personnel
  • Some noise, vibration and dust associated with the use of heavy machinery and equipment.

If you want to know more, all of this information is available in PDF form: