Level crossing and track maintenance (out-of-hours works), Daroobalgie, March

Work being done

• Track removal and reinstatement
• Earthworks
• Drainage and signalling installation
• Installation of concrete culverts.

Most of the works will occur during a scheduled ARTC track closure, when trains are not running. This is to ensure the safety of construction personnel.

Traffic will be detoured at this time as the level crossing at Daroobalgie Road will be temporarily closed.

What can I expect?

• Traffic detours – see map (below) for full detour information.
• Heavy vehicle movements:
  • Before and during the works, heavy vehicle movements may increase from the Newell Highway, north and south, into Daroobalgie Road.
  • Motorists and pedestrians are asked to please use caution when driving or walking in the area.
  • Traffic controllers will be available to direct traffic where needed.
• Rail track machinery and equipment are operating on-site during the hours noted above.
• Some of these works will be noisy. You may hear truck engines and engine noise from machines.
• Lights may be used but will be directed away from residences.
• We will undertake high noise impact activities such as rail saws/tamper and regulator during daytime hours.
• Some of these works will be noisy. You may hear noise from the piling rig, truck engines and other noise from machines.
• Unfortunately, some activities are inherently noisy, which cannot be avoided. Properties near the site can expect to hear:
  • excavation (activity involving the removal of existing surfaces such as rock, soil, pavement, and other substances from a site to form an open face, hole or cavity)
  • movements of heavy vehicles
  • loading, unloading or moving equipment and materials.

Machinery used

Equipment used for work includes but is not limited to hand tools including power saws, excavators, loaders, dump trucks, rollers, crane rail tamping machines, heavy and light vehicles, oxy welder, generators, lighting.

How we’re managing impacts

• Traffic controls will be in place to assist residents access their properties during the road closure.
• Water carts will be on-site to wet down areas to assist in managing dust.
• Works programmed to best minimise noise impacts. We will aim to minimise noise from the works.
• Respite periods during blocks of works generating high noise. Blocks no more than 3 hours with an hour respite between blocks.
• Use of non-tonal reversing alarms on all equipment and turning off equipment when not in use.
• Regular maintenance of plant and equipment to reduce emissions.
• Instructing workers to keep noise to a minimum and being respectful of our neighbours.
• Works will be monitored to ensure compliance with Project Approval Conditions.

Contact

Please contact the community team if you have any questions about the project.

Complaints and enquiries about the works may also be made to the number or email address below.

We will continue to keep you updated on the progress of work in your area.

Phone: 1800 732 761

Email: inlandrailnsw@artc.com.au

Thank you for your patience and cooperation while we carry out these works.