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BALCOMBE ROAD, MENTONE AND
PARK AND CHARMAN ROADS IN CHELTENHAM – OCTOBER
MENTONE AND CHELTENHAM
MAJOR WORKS UPDATE
What’s happening in Mentone
and Cheltenham in late 2019
We are removing 18 level At each location the rail line will be This work will involve short-term
lowered into a trench. This requires road closures of Park, Charman
crossings and building 12 new extensive works either side of the and Balcombe roads.
stations as part of a $3 billion existing rail line.
Utility works, including relocating
upgrade of the Frankston Our site offices are now set up in power poles to power underground,
line that will improve safety, Cheltenham and Mentone. These and ground strengthening, known
reduce congestion and allow areas are also being used for storing as piling, will get underway during
equipment and machinery. Having the last quarter of the year.
more trains to run more often.
our site offices so close to the rail
line reduces truck movements in Major works will start in 2020. We
Works are underway to remove the will close Mentone and Cheltenham
the shopping precincts.
dangerous and congested level stations in early 2020 and close the rail
crossings at Balcombe Road in We have started vegetation removal line for two months in the middle of the
Mentone and at Park and and relocating underground services, year. There will also be further short-
Charman roads in Cheltenham. including gas, water, sewerage, term road closures. The level crossings
Two new stations, a 3.5 kilometre drainage and telecommunications, will be removed and the new stations
shared use path and new open that run along and across the rail line. will be open by late 2020.
space above the rail line will be
built as part of the project.
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Trader profile - Cheltenham Stay safe during level
crossing removal works
Life is sweet at Le Piaf Cafe • Obey the signs, barriers
and traffic controllers
Only three months in and already the locals • Keep your eyes on the
are in love with Le Piaf Cafe in Cheltenham. traffic, not your phone
• Drivers, cyclists and
It’s a feel-good cafe run by Serbian So, make the school rush a whole
pedestrians caught
migrants Zac and Oli and their two lot sweeter with a Serbian-inspired
illegally crossing tracks
daughters, and the fare on offer is crepe – and find out what everyone
can face serious fines
sweet with a hint of Europe. is waffling on about!
While the Nutella crepe could be
described as Le Piaf’s ‘bread and
butter’ the cafe has quickly become
most famous for its waffle on a stick…
just ask the local school kids! Project timeline
Zac and Oli moved to Australia six
years ago, and their passion for sweet
treats started in the family creperie
Late 2019
in Belgrade. • Service and utility
upgrades and
Now proud Aussies, the couple relocations
is passionate about sharing their along rail line
love of crepes with the
Cheltenham community. • Short-term road
and rail closures
Oli and Zac showing off their popular
waffle on a stick. • Piling works
Early 2020
• Utility upgrades
and piling works
Trader profile – Mentone • Road closures
• Cheltenham and
Mentone stations
White Bricks: A minimalistic aesthetic closed
cafe opens its doors in Mentone
Mino Han is an award-winning chef With more than 10 years’ experience, Mid 2020
with lots of ideas for exciting dishes Mino hopes to wow his customers • Rail line closed
for his new restaurant, White Bricks, by offering an eclectic combination for two months
in Mentone. He used to stay in the of flavours inspired by his South • Excavation of rail
kitchen cooking for other restaurants, Korean heritage in his brunch menu trenches
but chef Mino has now stepped front and, coming soon, a fine dining menu.
of house to open his first restaurant. • Level crossings
Head to White Bricks to enjoy an removed
White Bricks opened less than two overnight cooked ramen, sweet
months ago and has already become treats, an acai bowl or tasty coffee.
known for its Instagram friendly
Late 2020
dishes and the balance of flavours and • Cheltenham and
textures in the breakfast ramen and Mentone stations open
decadent Tim Tam french toast.
Before opening his restaurant, Mino
made it his mission to find what the
Mentone restaurant scene was missing
and saw an opportunity to offer a We're working hard to keep
twist to the brunch options and you as up to date as possible
“lift Mentone to the next level”. and now you can receive SMS
updates direct to your phone.
Text 'Mentone' or 'Cheltenham'
to 0429 839 892 to receive
project alerts about traffic
Mino preparing coffee for the and construction disruptions.
residents of Mentone.
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*Dates subject to changeQ&As
What works are taking When are roads closing? When will plans be released
place in 2019? In Cheltenham for works in 2020?
Initial works included relocating 3.5km • Park Road will be closed to Works plans for 2020 are being
of underground rail services as well vehicles between Churchill Avenue finalised and information will be
as relocating and upgrading utilities and Hall Street for three days provided to the community when it is
including power, sewerage, water, in late October available. There will be road closures
telecommunications and drainage. at all three level crossings during the
• Charman Road will be closed to first half of the year.
Piling works will start in late 2019. vehicles between Station Road
and Blagdon Street for three
weeks in mid November
Why do you need
Where will the works to remove trees?
take place? • During these closures, we will work
24/7 to get the maximum amount A rail trench is wider than the existing
Most of the works will take place in and of work done and reopen the roads rail line and this means we need to do
around the rail line. Utility upgrades as quickly as possible extensive works either side of the rail
and relocation at each level crossing line. We are removing trees so that
will mean short-term road closures. In Mentone service relocation, car parking and
In addition, sections of the walking construction can proceed.
• Balcombe Road will be closed
and cycling paths along the rail line
at night between Swanston Street
will need to close. Signage and detour The root systems of trees further
and the roundabout on Como
maps will help you get around. away from the rail line can be affected
Parade West for two weeks between
and some require removal for
December 2019 and January 2020.
What time of day will safety reasons.
these works take place? Pedestrian access over the level
crossings will be maintained while Will you be replanting trees?
Most of these works will take place
the roads are closed. We are replanting 250 trees and
during normal construction hours,
Monday to Friday 7am to 6pm and more than 43,000 shrubs and grasses
Saturday 7am to 1pm. There will be When will the rail close? between Cheltenham and Mentone.
periods of night works in Cheltenham There will be two extended weekend
and Mentone. We will provide detailed The five heritage-listed trees in the
rail closures in late 2019, in early
information prior to starting Mentone Station gardens will not
November and early December.
these works. be moved. They will be protected
Buses will replace trains and we
during works. The gardens will be
will provide more information to
re-landscaped at the end of works.
What impact will the works the community soon.
This will include new community
have on the community? space over the rail line.
What will happen in 2020?
There will be impacts to traffic,
pedestrians and parking, as well as Utility upgrades and piling will continue Have you considered the impact
additional noise and worker activity into 2020. In early 2020 Mentone and of tree and vegetation removal
during construction hours. Traffic Cheltenham stations will close ahead on local flora and fauna?
management will be in place when of a two-month rail closure in the
required to ensure safe movement of middle of the year. When the rail line is We always check for the presence
pedestrians and vehicles. Access to closed, the trenches will be excavated of native animals before vegetation
some properties may be temporarily and the new rail line and stations built. removal. A wildlife expert safely
restricted or altered. We will contact removes and relocates any animals
affected residents in person. to another suitable habitat before
we begin works.
Will my electricity, gas, water, Both new stations will be
telecommunications or other open by the end of 2020.
utility service be disrupted?
For information on disruptions, you will
need to contact your utility provider.
Notification for service outages is the
responsibility of the utility provider.
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