Frankston Drainage Improvement Project
The Pipelines Alliance, on behalf of Melbourne Water, are delivering the final stage of a drainage improvement project in Frankston.
Why is the project important?
The Frankston Drainage Improvement project aims to provide better flood protection and improve drainage in the area. Frankston is situated in a low-lying area of Melbourne and is subject to flooding during severe wet weather events.
The project has been split into three separate stages; works have been ongoing since September 2009.
What does the final stage of the project involve?
The final stage of the Frankston Drainage Improvement project involves installing drainage pipe work through Monash University Peninsula Campus, and along Bloom Street, Roberts Street, Heatherhill Road and Manly Avenue. This area is referred to as the project alignment.
To help minimise construction impacts, works will be staggered to ensure that only parts of the project alignment are affected by the construction zone. The project team will progressively make their way along the alignment.
By working in this way we are able to assure the safety of the community and our work crews at all times.
This approach also means that we are able to deliver our project in the most efficient manner.
The proposed timing of works are:
| Location | Dates |
|---|---|
| Monash University to the corner of Bloom Street and Lardner Road | January to April 2012 |
| Bloom Street from Lardner Road to Roberts Street | April to June 2012 |
| Roberts Street from Bloom Street to Beaconsfield Avenue | May to August 2012 |
| Roberts Street from Beaconsfield Avenue to Heatherhill Road | August 2012 to January 2013 |
| Heatherhill Road from Roberts Street to Screen Street | January to March 2013 |
| Heatherhill Road from Screen Street to Manly Avenue | March to May 2013 |
| Manly Avenue | April to July 2013 |
Note: dates are indicative only and subject to change.
Works will also include constructing a number of manholes, and rain gardens in various locations along the project alignment.
Works are scheduled to begin early 2012, and will take approximately 18 months to complete.
Keep up to date with what’s happening
Would you like to keep up to date with what’s happening on the project?
Community bulletins and newsletters will be sent out on a regular basis but you can also register to receive e-newsletters or SMS notifications. Please sign up online or contact us on 1800 792 466.
Contact us
- Telephone: 1800 792 466
- Contact us online
Downloads
- Frankston Drainage Improvement Project Newsletter - January 2012 (PDF, 340kb)
- Project Alignment Map (PDF, 1mb)
- Proposed Raingarden Landscapes (PDF, 5.8mb)
You will need Adobe Acrobat to access the above PDF documents. 