Removal of three more dangerous and congested level crossings on the Frankston line, that are estimated to hold up more than 38,000 vehicles every day, is now underway with early works beginning at Park Road and Charman Road in Cheltenham and Balcombe road in Mentone. The project is set to take around 18 months with…
Category: Projects in Development
Carrum Level Crossing Removal
Carrum is set to receive a brand-new town hub, with works to remove 3 dangerous level crossings now underway. The works include a new station at Carrum, as well as a new open plan community space which will allow for easier access to the waterfront. Crews, including BDS Civil and Construction, are now relocating unground…
Early Opening For Patterson Bridge
With work on the Patterson River road bridge progressing well, we’re pleased to let you know the bridge will open to traffic by the end of September – in time for snapper season. Carrum residents can look forward to being able to drive along Station Street without having to detour onto the Nepean Highway for…
Melbourne Airport Rail Link
Melbourne could soon be the home of an airport rail link, with the Federal government granting $5 billion to the project and the state government pledging to equal the grant with a further $5 billion, if the labour government is re-elected in November. The project is said to commence by 2022 with four possible routes…
Frankston Train Line Upgrade
Level crossing removal preparation works are well under way on the Frankston line and a new winter working blitz is beginning. The first two stations to be upgraded under the scheme are Frankston and Seaford stations, with level crossing removal at Overton/Skye Road. Construction of the new rail bridges over the Skye/Overton Road level crossing…