WANGARATTA residents can expect construction work from 7am to 7pm Monday to Sunday as works for the Inland Rail Project continue at both Wangaratta Train Station and Green Street bridge.

Works at Wangaratta Station will include excavation and construction of the pedestrian stairs, ramps and lift shafts, water main and fire services relocation, construction of new western carpark, installation of platform canopy and electrical connections and upgrades.

Works at Green Street bridge will include shotcreting the Green Street bridge western abutment, installation of footpath retaining wall, building L-walls behind the western abutment, back filling of the eastern abutment.

Residents can expect noise from construction machinery and equipment operating onsite, trucks and other vehicles entering and exiting the work site, ground excavations in various locations, approved vegetation removal within the project area, changes to pedestrian access via the Docker Street footbridge are in place and Green Street bridge closures between Norton Street and Roy Street West, with detours in place.

Traffic management in and around Green Street, Cusack Street, Roy Street West, Spearing Street and Norton Street, when required may cause minor traffic delays.

Heavy and light vehicles including concrete pump trucks, trucks, cranes, dump trucks, loaders, excavators and rollers will be used within the work areas.

McConnell Dowell construction have anticipated works in and around Wangaratta Railway Station and Green Street bridge will be completed in 2025

McConnell Dowell construction have also been operating on the Beaconsfield Parade bridge in Glenrowan since early 2023 with promises of construction to be completed in 2024.

McConnell Dowell spokesperson thanked Wangaratta residents for their patience and cooperation while they carry out these works.

For any concerns or enquiries phone 1800 929 244, email inlandrailvic@inlandrail.com.au or visit the shopfront at 48a Norton Street on Thursdays 10am–2pm.