What to expect
Whilst we will make every effort to ensure inconveniences are kept to a minimum, there will be some localised impacts:
Working hours
Most construction works will occur during standard construction hours between 7am and 6pm Monday to Friday and 7am and 1pm Saturdays.
Night works may be required where the pipeline crosses under roads to minimise traffic disruption. Residents and businesses will be advised if works are necessary outside these hours.
Noise and vibration
Some noise and vibration are expected during construction from trucks, machinery and reversing beepers. We will work closely with the appointed contractor to manage noise impacts as much as practicable.
Dust
Dust is to be expected throughout construction. The team will use water trucks to minimise this impact.
Impacts on local traffic and streets
To complete our works safely, there will be some changes to the traffic conditions. Approved traffic management contractors will be used to direct traffic, pedestrians and cyclists safely around our worksites. Local communities will be provided with more information about expected changes to traffic conditions, including the timing of planned activities, changes to traffic, access and parking conditions before starting work.
Temporary changes on street parking
Residents on Elm Grove, Maple Street, Hunter Street and Matthew Street are not able to park on the street. To ensure free flowing traffic:
- Temporary restrictions as permitted by Council will apply
- Residents are encouraged to use any available on-site parking
- No street parking along Hunter Street and Matthew Street
- No street parking along Elm Grove and Maple Street
- Alternative parking is available for residents along Hunter Street/Matthew Street at Pipe Reserve car park - opposite Pimm Crescent (parking available except 13th May 2024)
Please keep in mind that because of these temporary road closures, there will be limited on-street parking available in neighbouring streets for both residents. The project will reopen the road as soon as it is safe to do so.
Change in traffic conditions
Traffic reduced to one lane in each direction on High Street Road. Left hand turn only at the Blackburn intersection when works are underway. An increase in traffic on the roads surrounding High Street Road is anticipated. Follow detour signs and allow for extra travel time.
Our recommended detour options are:
•Springvale Road
•Highbury Road
•Waverley Road
•Blackburn Road
Open for business: Buy local, support local
The project team would like you to know that the traders who proudly operate on High Street Road and Blackburn Road intersection will remain open for business during our works.
The project team will ensure there is adequate signage, traffic management and signed detours for vehicles and pedestrians. This will ensure people can still access the community shopping precinct.
No interruptions
There will be no interruption to your water supply during our works. If you experience any issues, contact your water retailer, Yarra Valley Water, on 13 27 62.
Vegetation removal and trimming
- Will any trees around the reservoir be removed?
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An arborist has assessed the trees surrounding Mount Waverley Reservoir and reported that they are coming to the end of their life. Due to the risks of branches and limbs falling onto our neighbours or damaging the reservoir, the trees will be removed in stages.
The trees near the work area are being removed first as trenching and working beside trees can undermine their root systems, making them more unstable and unsafe.
The arborist assessment has also identified many of the Cypress trees are coming to the end of their life, addition to risks of branches and limbs falling onto neighbouring properties and further damaging the reservoir.
Melbourne Water has been developing a long-term management plan, which includes staged removal of trees and vegetation on site. In general, trees are required to be removed to facilitate renewal works and
alleviate damages to pipes from roots.
The current staging involves:
Stage 1
- Vegetation removal required along the north-eastern boundary of the reservoir and along western boundary adjacent to Reserve access from Fleet Street
- Trees along the alignment are to be removed as trenching and working alongside these trees can undermine their root systems, making them more unstable and unsafe.
- These trees are required for removal for the additional reasons of their roots having caused damaged to the existing pipeline and reservoir walls.
Stage 2
- Will occur as part of a later project to strengthen the reservoir walls that have been damaged by the roots of boundary vegetation
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The second stage of tree removal will occur in 2-3 years as part of a later project to strengthen the reservoir embankment.
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Some additional trees along the alignment and within Mount Waverley Reserve will also be removed or trimmed.
Careful vegetation management is important for the following reasons:
- What steps have been taken to avoid tree removals?
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A thorough process was undertaken to minimise tree removal, including;
- Adjusting the new water main location to avoid trees where possible
- Design efficiencies that minimise the project's footprint, and
- Use of construction methodologies aimed at minimising impacts to tree roots.
- We have worked closely with an arborist and Monash Council
- Are the trees identified for removal being replaced?
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We recognise that trees are important for the community, and therefore, it is important for the project to consider offsetting or replacing some of the trees. We are working closely with Monash Council to develop a reinstatement strategy within Mount Waverley Reserve that complements the Mount Waverley Reserve Master Plan and benefits the community. Reinstatement works will occur at the end of the project in late 2024. Unfortunately, some trees will still need to be removed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Monash Council Works
Review the Monash Council Mount Waverley Reserve Masterplan.
Community bulletins
Keeping you informed
We will continue to keep our neighbours and the community informed about the water main renewal in Mount Waverley through notification letters, site signage and community information sessions to ensure you are informed of upcoming works. For more information about this project, please call the project team on:
1800 931 106
[email protected]
