Port Melbourne Drainage Pump Station Upgrade

What are we doing?

The upgrade works will include:

• Mechanical works including removing existing equipment and installing new pumps and motors.
• Remediation works including inlet and outlet conduits and pump wells.
• Civil and structural works to accommodate new equipment.
• Power, instrumentation and control works.
• Installation of a by-pass pumping set-up during main works to ensure ongoing flood mitigation.
• Upgrade works to cross-connecting drains at Lagoon Reserve.

Expected construction experience and impacts

Esplanade West:

• 16 car parks will be removed directly in front of the Pump Station on Esplanade West in late October 2024. This will allow us to accommodate staff facilities and a small lay-down area for materials. The car parks are expected to be reinstated by October 2025.
• The footpath directly in front of the Pump Station will also be closed in late October 2024. Pedestrian detours will be in place until October 2025. Clear way-finding signage will be erected to ensure the safety of the community.
• Localised road closures during deliveries.
• Noise and vibrations are expected to be minimal as works are contained within the pump station building.
• Works will occur between 7am and 6pm, Monday to Friday, and 7am and 1pm on Saturdays (only if required).

Lagoon Reserve:

• Four car parks will be removed on Graham Street next to Lagoon Reserve for storage (for approximately three months). A site caravan will also be stored in this area to provide team facilities.
• Some pruning of low-lying limbs for access to the drains.
• Some noise may be experienced during excavation works. Noise blankets will be installed on temporary fencing around the work site to lessen this impact.
• Some dust and vibration may also be experienced when works are underway.
• Works will occur between 7am and 6pm, Monday to Friday, and 7am and 1pm on Saturdays (only if required).

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