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EUROA PROJECT REFERENCE GUIDE
INLAND RAIL
IN EUROA
The Commonwealth Government has funded the Inland Rail project to get
more freight on rail, deliver jobs and support Australia’s economic growth.
ARTC is delivering Inland Rail on behalf of the Commonwealth, and is
working with communities along the rail line to help refine the project’s
design in Victoria.
The Euroa station precinct and Anderson Street bridge will need to be
modified to safely allow for double-stacked trains and we’re working
on design solutions that consider site conditions, technical issues and
community feedback. This document sets out our approach, options
considered, and further work being done with locals to develop the design.
COMMUNITY INPUTS TO OPTIONS ASSESSED HELP US REFINE
DESIGN SINCE 2018 TO DECIDE ON DESIGN THE DESIGN
Inland Rail is still in the reference design Each of the options we’ve considered Opportunities for community input
stage. ARTC has been talking with over the last three years has don’t end with the selection of an
people in Euroa and other communities different community impacts and overpass solution.
along the rail corridor since 2018 to engineering challenges. Significant work still needs to be done,
share information about the project and A contemporary road bridge over and the next stage of the project’s
gather input to help us with the design. the rail line, or overpass, was identified development will focus on visual and
We’ve heard about the importance of as the preferred option. This modern community amenity and delivering
safety, connectivity, functionality and solution balances technical requirements an outstanding upgrade of Euroa’s
visual amenity, and the central role the with the community’s access and station precinct.
railway plays in Euroa. safety needs. We’re seeking community and
In 2019, we formed the Euroa Working Based on feedback from locals, stakeholder feedback on the Urban
Group which has played a significant Council and the Euroa Working Group, Design Framework for the Euroa
role in the project’s development. we have also incorporated other Station precinct. This is a key step in
The working group is presented station precinct elements into the ensuring the design and appearance
with technical requirements, subject proposed design. This includes a track of the upgrade is developed in keeping
matter experts and assessment of realignment to remove the island station with the local area and in response to
several design options explored. arrangement, new station platform, community preferences.
While the working group is not a additional carparking and a new,
decision making body, ARTC continues fit-for-purpose pedestrian and cycling
to seek these valuable views to ensure underpass to better connect each side
community consideration is made on of town.
project decisions.
HAVE YOUR SAY ON THE DESIGN OF THE EUROA RAIL UPGRADE
OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMUNITY INPUT
See back cover for ways to share your views and ideas.
2| ARTC Inland Rail
“ Each of the options we’ve considered over
the last three years has different community
“
impacts and engineering challenges.
Aerial view of Euroa Station precinct
Euroa Reference Guide |3KEY STEPS TO DEVELOP THE
EUROA PRECINCT UPGRADE
We are here
CONCEPT PROJECT
ASSESSMENT ASSESSMENTS
2016–2018 2019 2020 2021
OPTIONS EUROA WORKING URBAN DESIGN
ANALYSIS GROUP FORMED FRAMEWORK
CONCEPT ASSESSMENT CONSULTATION EUROA WORKING
(2016–2018) AND OPTIONS GROUP FORMED
ANALYSIS (2019–ONGOING)
Identify and assess project
(2018–2019)
objectives, outcomes, Establish Euroa Working
benefits and route options. Consultation with Council Group (EWG) to better
Document technical issues, and communities to inform understand community
regulatory requirements, design principles. needs and feedback on
Developing Inland Rail estimated costs, Identify and assess six design options.
in consultation with timings and potential options for Euroa rail EWG requirements
communities risks and opportunities. upgrade design solution. built into Inland Rail
procurement process.
ASSESSMENT OF SIX OPTIONS
BRIDGE REMOVAL TRACK ROAD UNDER
(REROUTE) LOWERING RAIL
Move traffic flow to Birkett Street and Lower the tracks beneath the existing This option was explored in further detail at
demolish the bridge permanently. bridge. The east track would be relocated the request of the Euroa Working Group.
to be parallel to west track. This option It would involve removing the existing road
ADVANTAGES
would also involve significant works to bridge and closing the existing access at
Simple solution reduce the risk of flooding. Nelson and Railway Streets and the current
Cost Rebuild the station buildings and station access ramp.
DISADVANTAGES platforms and replace two To practically work, Anderson Street would
underpasses with overpasses. need to begin declining past Brock Street in
Highest impact
order to meet vehicle clearance under the
Vehicle access to station removed ADVANTAGES
railway. This would involve major works that
Major impact on connectivity Existing access maintained would have significant impacts on residents
– removes ability to cross the tracks No impact on traffic movements closest to the bridge. This option would
within town centre also involve significant works to reduce
No change to the existing bridge
Major road reconstruction required flooding risks.
at Birkett Street DISADVANTAGES
ADVANTAGES
Birkett Street residents Significant scope of works
severely impacted Requires relocation of Minor reduction in road noise
Community and safety risks from town infrastructure Some above ground visual
traffic changes High cost amenity improvements
Potential impact on local businesses High risk of flooding DISADVANTAGES
No direct vehicle access to station
Relocation of gas pipeline
Significant work to reduce flooding
risk – large pumps and intrusive levees
High cost
Severe impact to residents
/property acquisition
4| ARTC Inland RailREFERENCE DESIGN/ CONSTRUCTION
EARLY CONTRACTOR
INVOLVEMENT (ECI)
2022 2023 2024 OPERATIONAL
DETAILED DESIGN/
PROJECT CONTRACTOR INLAND RAIL
APPROVAL AWARDED OPERATIONAL
PROJECT ASSESSMENT URBAN DESIGN REFERENCE DESIGN/ DETAILED DESIGN/
AND APPROVALS FRAMEWORK EARLY CONTRACTOR CONTRACTOR
(2019–2021) 2020–2021 INVOLVEMENT (2021) AWARDED (2022)
Undertake site investigations Comprehensive design and Produce reference design Produce detailed design
and specialist studies to consultation process that to be provided for to be provided for further
understand environmental brings together the way community discussion, community discussion,
features, technical the infrastructure needs to feedback, and refinement. feedback, and refinement.
challenges, progress State function with how it looks, Engage construction Detailed design prepared
and Federal planning and feels and works for locals. contractor before designs by construction contractor
environment approvals. Ensure the project design is are finalised to review to define specifics like
Incorporate landowner, well-integrated and responds plans and suggest any car parking location,
Council and community to community ideas. revisions needed to lighting, walkway
feedback into assessments. deliver the project. locations and landscaping.
RAIL OVER ROAD LEVEL BRIDGE
(SKYRAIL) CROSSING REPLACEMENT
Raise the rail over the road. For this option Remove the current bridge and build Replace the current bridge structure with
to work, we would need to start lifting/ a level crossing. a straighter, safer alignment. A new bridge
dropping the rail 700m from the station While a level crossing is significantly would be 2.4m taller at its highest point.
in each direction. This option would also cheaper, this option would reduce Replacing the bridge would also involve
involve a new elevated station platform. community safety by reintroducing the realigning the track and building an
ADVANTAGES potential for accidents that are currently additional station platform with a pedestrian
prevented by the existing bridge. underpass connecting the two platforms.
Addresses flooding issues
ADVANTAGES ADVANTAGES
DISADVANTAGES
Cost New, modern and safer bridge
Significant challenges to
visual and social amenity Opened precinct landscape Improved road alignment – wider lanes
Very high cost DISADVANTAGES Upgraded intersections
Severe noise impacts Opportunity to repurpose underutilised
Safety
land surrounding the station
Regular traffic disruptions for vehicles
ARTC’s nationwide policy against DISADVANTAGES
introducing any new level crossings Potential for increased traffic on
to existing sections of Inland Rail residential streets
Cutting off emergency service access Visual impact of a higher bridge
Level crossings require ringing bells
to warn drivers and pedestrians of
oncoming trains; causing significant
noise impacts
Euroa Reference Guide |5PROJECT CONSTRAINTS
Inland Rail requires modifications to bridge The key technical aspects that affect
our design planning in Euroa are:
structures across Victoria that are owned by Anderson St Bridge is owned
by the Victorian Government
various state and local agencies. This means (Department of Transport
ARTC also must meet the asset owner’s key – Formerly VicRoads)
The bridge makes part of an
requirements and engineering standards in approved B-Double route
addition to relevant regulatory compliance in (26m vehicle length) known
as the C366 arterial
our design. The solution must cater for
oversize and over mass B-double
vehicles with a height clearance
of 5.5m minimum and a width of
11.0 minimum
The project area is affected by a
Flood Overlay and is considered a
Land Subject to Inundation Overlay.
Design must also consider the
requirements of the Strathbogie
Local Floodplain Development
Plans that notes flood impacts
in the area are significant
Ensure solution provides
unobstructed access for fire,
ambulance, police and SES
services in cases of emergency.
Euroa Working Group station tour
WHAT WE’VE HEARD
To help us assess the different design options for the Euroa Station precinct, we developed the following principles which draw
on engineering standards, community feedback, planning and environment requirements and what we’ve learned about the area.
SAFETY CONNECTIVITY FUNCTIONALITY VISUAL AMENITY
From our conversations We’ve heard that A functional design will The Euroa project area lies
with the local community, convenient, easy make using the area easy at the heart of the town.
we’ve heard that a safe movement from both for vehicles, pedestrians We’ve heard that it is very
and secure passage for sides of town is important and cyclists. This includes important that the bridge
both pedestrians and to the local community. easy access to the station has a positive look and
vehicles across the A well-connected design platform with plenty of feel that compliments its
railway is very important. will allow pedestrians, signage and parking for surrounding environment.
A safe design will consider cyclists, and vehicles to cars and buses. This includes turning
night-time safety and use the shortest and safest This road is a key arterial the area into a precinct
lighting, compliance with route across the railway route used by many heavy that celebrates the
the Disability Discrimination and allow passengers to vehicles; we’ve heard that station and surrounding
Act (DDA), traffic impacts conveniently access Euroa maintaining traffic flow historic buildings.
on nearby schools and Station and North East Rail and reducing delays is
the heavy vehicles that line services. very important.
frequently use this road. We have also heard that
there is interest in a direct
connection between Hinton
and Railway Streets.
6| ARTC Inland RailEUROA WORKING GROUP WHAT WE’VE LEARNED
Given the level of interest, together FROM LOCALS
with the Euroa Working Group, we Through our conversations with Euroa
explored all of the options for the locals, we have learnt a lot about
station in further detail. After robust the history of the area. The Railway
discussion, a road bridge over the Street parking was once a beautiful
rail line was acknowledged as the community garden that was encircled
most practical solution, but not by a convenient road that led to and
endorsed without further precinct out of the station platform known as
improvement considerations. Duke’s Crescent.
In 2019, the Working Group formed Other stories mentioned that the
a list of requirements for inclusion bridge was previously a level crossing,
into the Euroa site design. The list of meaning that the north and south of
requirements was titled ‘Creating a the rail were more visible to each other.
Civic Presence’ (CACP) and captured The level crossing was also the scene
further concerns over connectivity of a sad story when a circus truck was
and visual amenity that they would struck by the Spirit of Progress train
like to see addressed. ARTC thanks in 1952, causing two fatalities.
the EWG for providing this
valuable information.
The project has acknowledged these
requirements, which now form part of
the procurement scope.
As a result of community consultation,
we have transitioned from a bridge
solution to a precinct upgrade solution
featuring a new pedestrian underpass
that will improve the area’s visual
amenity, connect the town, and
provide safer public access.
APPROACH
This approach to balancing competing needs and challenges identified the following findings:
SAFETY CONNECTIVITY FUNCTIONALITY VISUAL AMENITY
BRIDGE REMOVAL
TRACK LOWER
ROAD UNDER RAIL
RAIL OVER ROAD
LEVEL CROSSING
ROAD OVER RAIL
ARTC acknowledges concerns around visual amenity and is commiting to working with Euroa to design
Euroa Reference Guide |7LEARN MORE
The Tottenham to Albury website is a comprehensive resource where we
publish regular project updates, documents such as fact sheets and working
group minutes, and is where you will find the interactive map.
HAVE YOUR SAY ON THE DESIGN Check out some recently updated fact sheets and external resources:
OF THE EUROA RAIL UPGRADE
G inlandrail.artc.com.au/managing-noise-and-vibration-fact-sheet
In March 2021 we’ll be seeking your
feedback to help us develop the G inlandrail.com.au/urban-design
Urban Design Framework for the G inlandrail.com.au/flora-fauna-vic
Euroa precinct. G inlandrail.com.au/aboriginal-cultural-heritage-vic
Go to victoriaprojects@artc.com.au
G inlandrail.com.au/vic-land-access
Drop by every Wednesday at
For more information on EPBC referrals, visit environment.gov.au/epbc
46 Binney Street Euroa
(10am–2pm) For more information on the Environmental Effects referral, visit
planning.vic.gov.au/environment-assessment/referrals-and-decisions
WANT TO KNOW MORE?
ARTC is committed to working with communities and landowners, state and local government
as a vital part of our planning and consultation work, and we value your input. If you have any
questions or comments, please let us know.
1800 732 761
victoriaprojects@artc.com.au
inlandrail.artc.com.au/t2a
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