M41 Merri Creek to MCG Water Main Renewal Project July 2017

Key project dates

July 2017

Edinburgh Gardens, Fitzroy North George Street, Fitzroy

The M41 water main supplies drinking water to over 350,000 residents and businesses in Melbourne’s inner suburbs. It runs from Merri Creek, Northcote to Wellington Parade, East Melbourne.

The existing water main is almost 100 years old and deteriorating. Leaks have created significant community disturbance during emergency repair works.

M41 water main repair works

Project completionLate 2019

Construction Begins late 2017

Functional designLate 2016 - Mid 2017

Project announcementLate 2016

Stakeholder and community engagement

More information For more information about the M41 Merri Creek to MCG Water Main Renewal Project and to register for updates:

Phone 1800 316 713Email m41@melbournewater.com.auVisit www.yoursay.melbournewater.com.au/m41

For general enquiries contact Melbourne Water:Phone 131 722 Email enquiry@melbournewater.com.au

Have your say Melbourne Water wants to hear your feedback on the

M41 Merri Creek to MCG Water Main Renewal Project.

Your feedback will be considered as part of the project’s planning process.

Visit our website or contact us via our email address: m41@melbournewater.com.au

TTY and Interpreter Services: TTY 133 677 Interpreter 131 450

July 2017

M41 project team members will be available to discuss project planning and answer questions at our community information sessions:

1. Date: Thursday 10 August 2017 Time: 4pm to 8pm Location: Fitzroy Town Hall, Napier Street, Fitzroy

2. Date: Saturday 12 August 2017 Time: 11am to 3pm Location: Bargoonga Nganjin, North Fitzroy Library, 182 St Georges Road, Fitzroy North

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OTHER WORKS IN THE AREA

Alexandra Parade main drain re-decking project

Melbourne Water is also working in the local area to replace deteriorating parts of roof panels protecting the main drain that runs under the Alexandra Parade median. The drain safely carries stormwater away from local suburbs to avoid extensive flooding during heavy rainfall.

The areas highlighted on the map above show where the work will take place. A number of trees are growing over the drain and may need to be removed for construction works to take place. We will be able to provide further information regarding tree removal once the contractor has been appointed in mid-2017.

For more information visit www.melbournewater.com.au/alexandraparade email alexandraparade@melbournewater.com.au or telephone 1800 316 713

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Project overview Melbourne Water has worked with our design contractor

John Holland-KBR to develop a preferred option, shown

on the map above. The preferred option takes into

consideration a number of important factors such as social

and environmental impacts, as well as technical

constraints and cost.

Community feedback has also been incorporated in the design

process. We heard from many residents and local community

members about the importance of trees, particularly mature

trees and parkland, and we will avoid tree removal where possible.

We are committed to returning any parkland to original

or improved condition.

In some places, such as Bennett and Falconer Streets, the

preferred option differs from the existing alignment. Some

residents will experience construction disruption although the

existing M41 water main does not currently run through their

street. We apologise in advance for this inconvenience and

we will talk directly to these residents. Residents are also able

to contact us or attend one of our community sessions for

more information.

Next Steps Once Melbourne Water has informed the community about

the preferred option and gathered feedback, the process

to appoint a construction contractor for the detailed design

and construction works will occur. We expect this process

to take place in late 2017.

We will continue to engage with key stakeholders, community

members and local business throughout this process and seek

further feedback. The contractor will also further engage local

people during construction to gain a better understanding

of any needs, issues or concerns about the project.

Replacing the M41 water main is a major construction project.

The water main is 1150mm in diameter and will require

excavation of a large trench so that it can be installed.

While we are committed to retaining all mature trees in

Edinburgh Gardens, some local impacts may include vegetation

and tree removal, increased dust, noise, local road closures and

associated traffic disruption. We apologise in advance for any

disruption caused by these essential works.

M41 Merri Creek to MCG Water Main Renewal Project July 2017

M41 PREFERRED OPTION

EXISTING M41 WATER MAIN

MAP NOT TO SCALE.NB. ROUTE IS NOT YET FINAL AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

TUNNEL UNDER MAIN ARTERIAL

ALEXANDRA PDE MAIN DRAIN PROJECT

ROUTE TO BE DETERMINED

Artist’s impression of the construction zone at George Street, Fitzroy

We heard from residents about the importance of parkland and mature trees in the local community.