Project Overview

The Buckley Street, Essendon water main renewal is a proactive infrastructure upgrade that will support the essential service needs of the local community now and into the future.

These works will be delivered by Interflow on behalf of Greater Western Water and will be done at night to reduce traffic risks on Buckley Street and minimise impacts to local businesses, buses and commuters.

  • How long will works take to complete?

    Works will take about 10 weeks to complete, with an additional 3 weeks for reinstatement. We will let you know as soon as possible if there are changes to our work timeline.

  • When will works take place?

    Works will take place at night from Sunday to Thursday, between 7pm and 5am. Please note our crews will begin occupying the roadway from 9:30pm onwards.

    We will be working at night to reduce our impact on peak-hour traffic, local businesses and commuters.

  • Why night works?

    We will be working at night to reduce the project’s disruption to peak-hour traffic, local businesses and commuters.

What works are taking place?

We will build 367 metres of new water main along the southern side of Buckley Street, Essendon between Clarinda Road and Aberfeldie Street.

The new pipe will replace the existing water main which is reaching the end of its operational life.

What can you expect?

  • Works will start the week of Sunday 11 February 2024 and take about 10 weeks to complete with an additional 3 weeks to reinstate the area to its previous condition.
  • Working hours will be overnight from Sunday to Thursday, between 7pm and 5am. Please note our crews will begin occupying the roadway from 9:30pm onwards.
  • We will work east to west along Buckley Street from the Clarinda Road end of the works to the Aberfeldie Street end.
  • There will be noise associated with the works, but we will do the noisiest works early in the shift whenever possible.

We thank you for your patience while we carry out this project.

Where are we working?

The map below is interactive and will allow you to see where our works are taking place and also track our progress along Buckley Street. We have also included the location of our site compound.

Please note: the following map only shows the progress of construction of the new water main. Final reinstatement works will occur within 3 weeks of project completion.

What can you expect during works?

  • Changes to traffic conditions

    Changes to traffic conditions will include partial lane closures, reduced speed and impacts to parking.

    Traffic controllers will be on site to help vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians safely navigate the area.

  • Businesses are still open!

    Buckley Street is still open for business! We will be working closely with all traders ensuring it's business as usual for locals and visitors.

    Traffic controllers will be onsite during work hours to help you navigate the area and continue accessing your favourite spots.

  • Construction noise and dust

    There will be construction noise and dust from machinery and vehicles during working hours.

    We will do the noisiest works earlier in the shift wherever possible and use specialty noise-reducing blades for saw-cutting, which is the noisiest part of works.

    Noise during construction will be in line with Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Victoria guidelines and we will complete noise monitoring during works when possible.

  • Temporary bus stop relocations

    We will be relocating bus stops when our work zones are near them.

    Signage will be in use and dedicated traffic controllers available to help people access buses during our works.


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