UPDATED: 4 March 2024
Works have paused while we wait for asset protection works to be completed by AusNet.
After discovering asbestos on Yarra Street, we immediately stopped work and made the area safe. We are safely removing contaminated material in accordance with safety regulations and guidelines. See below for more details.
We're installing a new drainage system along Everard Drive.
The project is expected to be completed in mid-2024, subject to weather and site conditions.
The project aims to protect properties in this location from the event of severe flooding. The new drains will better direct flood and stormwater away from people’s homes and into designated catchment areas.
During the design phase of the project, great care was taken to consider the cultural and environmental impacts of the drainage system upgrade.
We’ve been working closely with a qualified Heritage Advisor to understand the cultural significance of the location, with the area for works deemed as having a low likelihood of uncovering Aboriginal or other historical artifacts.
We’ve also partnered with qualified arborists to ensure trees with high significance are retained as part of the upgrade. We’ve designed the drain alignment to reduce impact on native vegetation, saving high-value trees and protecting the creek embankment.
Upgrades to existing paths and driveways have also been included in the scope of the project, and a full revegetation and planting program will be undertaken at the completion of construction.
The project will be constructed in two stages:
Stage one: Everard Drive between Taroona Avenue and Keen Avenue
Construction on this section was completed in March 2023.
Stage two: Everard Drive between Keen Avenue and Yarra Street
Update: March 2024
We have encountered an underground powerline asset intersecting with our drainage pipe alignment. Unfortunately, the project on Everard Drive must pause until AusNet completes works to protect this asset and ensure there is no power loss to local properties.
We understand the delay is frustrating and acknowledge the unprecedented constraints that have impacted our project timeline. This is a priority project for us, and we are committed to delivering it as soon as possible.
We will let you know as soon as we have a confirmed timeframe for Ausnet’s works and a better understanding of the impact on the project schedule. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this process.
In the meantime, we have re-opened Everard Drive to traffic and pedestrians in both directions until our works recommence. If AusNet requires changes to traffic conditions, their representatives will let residents know.
Asbestos removal on Everard Drive
After discovering asbestos on Everard Drive, we immediately stopped work and made the area safe.
We are safely removing contaminated material in accordance with safety regulations and guidelines.
While we aim to continue work as soon as possible, the health of our community and workers is our top priority. We will resume work when it is safe to do so. Find out more about asbestos.
If you have any questions about this project, contact us on 9840 9333 or at manningham@manningham.vic.gov.au.
FAQs
The drainage needs to be upgraded to achieve the following:
- Prevent flooding of properties at Yarra Street and Everard Drive.
- Minimise the impact of nuisance flow through private properties during minor rainfall events.
- Minimise flood hazard risk by reducing large volume of overland flow through private properties.
The proposed drainage works will include the following:
- Constructing a new underground pipe drainage system within Everard Drive including several grated side entry pits and junction pits.
- Connecting a new drainage system to the existing pit at the intersection of Yarra Street, Warrandyte.
- Removing trees/vegetation to allow construction. Every effort will be made to reduce the need to remove trees, however it may be unavoidable in some areas.
- Applying various modifications to existing drainage infrastructure including kerb and channel, asphalt footpath and reshaping of the existing driveways.
- Reinstating any disturbed areas, including re-vegetation where possible.
During the construction process we may be required to close Everard Drive between Yarra Street and Taroona Avenue to install the drain. Appropriate detour signage and traffic management will be in place to assist with traffic flow and to provide guidance on access to your properties. We will update you when this will occur. Every effort will be made to reduce any inconvenience during the progress of these works.
Works will be programmed to minimise disruption to private properties and maintain emergency access and will generally be undertaken during normal working hours.
Local residents will be informed of disruptions via direct mail. On site signage will also advise of any changes to road access.
The successful contractor for this project is Kalow Holdings Pty Ltd. They're a highly experienced drainage contractor with a long history of similar projects.
We’ve taken several steps to reduce the number of trees impacted by the project. This includes:
- Exploring a range of alternative drain alignments to reduce vegetation impact.
- Designing the drainage pipe to be installed under the main road to avoid impacts on tree roots.
- Designing the project so impact on high value trees is minimised.
- Preparing a Tree Management Plan to be implemented during the construction.
Yes, the upgrade will require some tree and vegetation removal. The design aims to balance the drainage upgrade needs, while minimising impacts on roadside vegetation and the character of the area. We have worked with our arborists to ensure trees with high significance are retained as part of the upgrade. At the completion of the project, we will replant vegetation and/or trees where possible.
We will have Specialist Arborist from Council and an experienced Zoological Consultant on site during any removal.
Should you require any further information, please contact Manningham’s Project Manager Eman Saadawy on (03) 9840 9333. Alternatively, you can email us at manningham@manningham.vic.gov.au
At Yarra Street and Everard Drive as per the following plan:
