UPDATED: 4 March 2024
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.