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COMMUNITY
UPDATE
MAY 2021
FITZSIMONS LANE UPGRADE
Construction has kicked-off
We’ve started works on the Project benefits Project milestones
Fitzsimons Lane Upgrade to
The Fitzsimons Lane Upgrade Project announcement
improve traffic flow and safety balances a variety of needs for
for the 60,000 people who drive all road users. Reference design released
through the area daily.
Initial public consultation
Fitzsimons Lane is one of only five Better traffic flow
Yarra River crossing points in the We’re adding more lanes Design refinement in response
area, with neighbouring crossings and upgrading intersections to community feedback
6 to 8kms away. to ease traffic congestion
The upgrade will be crucial for those
Site investigations
who heavily rely on the crossing Safer roads
We're adding safety Site set up and early works
to connect them to their homes,
workplaces and schools. features to lower the risk
and severity of crashes Utility protection and relocation
Image: Artists impression of Staged construction
Fitzsimons Lane and Porter Street
intersection. Subject to change. Project completion
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Construction snapshot Partnership with
Main Road From mid-May until late June, we’ll Leane Drive
Rotary Club of Eltham
work at night between 8pm and 6am,
Night works at Main Road roundabout Sunday night to Friday morning. Works to upgrade Leane Drive
Works will include: are continuing. During May works In addition to the plantings
We’re starting work to upgrade the will include:
roundabout at the intersection of Main • relocating the River Peel structure
• lane closures and speed reductions
we will do in and around
Road and Fitzimsons Lane to traffic lights. • relocating the Williamsons Road/Porter
Street bus stop (city bound routes 282
while we prepare for asphalting. the project, we also have an
From mid-May until late June we’ll and 905) to a new temporary site
work at night between 8pm and 6am, 150 metres further west
Later this year, the new traffic lights
will be built. This work will include:
exciting new local partnership
Sunday night to Friday morning.
Works will include: • adding temporary barriers, traffic • installing kerbs, drainage, to plant even more.
lights and street lighting traffic light infrastructure
• removing centre medians, the
roundabout and kerbs • asphalting and line marking. and constructing driveways Primary school students and their families Primary and secondary schools
will play a key role in the “Make your Mark –
• adding temporary barriers,
• night works to complete asphalting
Plant a Tree” program, which will align with
helping nuture native trees
Winter construction blitz and line markings. One lane of traffic
traffic lights and street lighting National Tree Day on Friday 30 July for schools,
In late June, we’re planning a 24/7 will be open during these works. “Make your Mark – Plant a Tree”
• asphalting and line marking and Sunday 1 August for the wider community.
works blitz. During the blitz: It will involve 5000 local primary school students program, will align with National
• changes in pedestrian and cyclist
• we’ll work along Porter Street near Foote Street taking home a native species of tree to plant Tree Day on Friday 30 July
access from Jayson Avenue to and nurture.
the Templestowe Reserve 24/7 for
Hohnes Road from late May. Bus stop relocations 5,000 local primary and
2 weeks to relocate underground
Secondary school students will also be involved secondary students will
services and drainage In June we’ll need to temporarily
Porter Street • similar work will happen at the relocate or close five bus stops near
in the program, with a propagation project to take home a native species
produce a new supply of native trees and plants. to plant and nurture
northern end of Hawtin Street the Foote Street and Williamsons Road
Night works at Porter Street These plants will be planted in the local area,
intersection.
roundabout • access to Porter Street will be with students encouraged to nurture and Trees and vegetation will
closed for 4 weeks The nearest bus stops will be clearly enjoy the trees for many years to come. be planted locally for the
We’re starting work to upgrade the
• only emergency services and buses sign posted and more information can students and the broader
roundabout at the intersection of
will be allowed to enter Porter Street be found on roadprojects.vic.gov.au/fitz community to enjoy
Fitzsimons Lane, Porter Street and
from the roundabout or ptv.vic.gov.au The program also focuses on bee
Williamsons Road to traffic lights.
• traffic controllers will manage drivers conservation and how choosing the right
coming from the Warrandyte direction. trees and plants for your garden can help Image below: Rotary Club representatives
reverse our declining bee population. Frank Lynch and Sally Squires.
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Residents and business affected by any upcoming
works will be contacted directly by our project team.
We’ll monitor noise and dust levels at all times
to minimise impacts as much as possible.
Did you know?
Where to get information on disruptions
We're planting six trees for
Visit roadprojects.vic.gov.au to subscribe to email updates
every one tree removed. or sms the word FITZ to 0499 073 073.
Visit ptv.vic.gov.au for changes to bus stops.
Image above: locally collected seeds
to be prepared for propagation.
Eltham
Lower Park
Seed collection Rosehill
Road
We’ve collected thousands of seeds from local
Red Gum, Iron Bark and Yellow Box trees and
have been preparing them for propagation.
The seeds will be grown at local nurseries and
looked after until they are ready for planting Yar
ra R
in the local area. Watch this space. iver Kiwanis Lane
Timber reuse initiatives
We're working with a number of local parks to
provide them with timber to be re-used as park
Westerfolds Park
ns Lane
benches, habitat logs and mulch for gardens.
More information will be shared on these exciting
initiatives as the project progresses. 1km
Fitzsimo
The River Peel
is on the move!
Porter Str
The River Peel sculpture is moving from the e et
intersection of Porter Street and Fitzsimons Lane,
to one kilometre north near the Yarra River. Templestowe
ns Road Reserve
The sculpture will be carefully dismantled
and moved to a new home near the river.
Williamso
We're building new footings for the sculpture Current location
before it is reassembled into its new position.
Proposed location
We expect the sculpture will be in its new home
by mid-year. Foote Str Not to scale
eet
Got a question?
Pop in for a coffee with our project
team at the Bolton Street Deli Cafe.
When: Thursday 3 June between 10am and 1pm
Where: 120 Bolton Street, Eltham
Colin, who has been the owner of the cafe
for the past 13 years, has a wide range
of delicious organic and gluten free
products available.
Keep an eye out for more local traders who
we'll be showcasing throughout the project.
Contact us
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