The map issued last week said that the Gas work will be outside 420 St Kilda rd but had it marked as outside 400 St Kilda Rd (our building).
I have just had confirmation that the work will be outside 420 St Kilda Rd and the above, updated map is being issued.
I have had discussions with Metro Rail about their method of sending LOTS of flyers but not providing much clarity. The flyers have been very ‘project focused’ and not ‘customer focused’. I don’t really care if the lane closures are for gas work, sewer work or tram work – I want to know what is closed and when.
They have now done this summary
It is MUCH better and gives a summary by each road area. A few things to note:
On another matter, I know that Botanica residents had a letterbox drop late last week about night works on June 14 and 15. It had an error, it shows the work immediately outside Botanica but calls it 420 St Kilda Rd. I have notified Metro Rail but assume the work is going to occur outside Botanica.
The attachment above has most of the upcoming impacts from MMRA. There is a separate one for the tram changes. MM-FACT-SHEET-Toorak-Road-West-Construction-Stage
For your information I have today had confirmation that they are looking at changing the format, with a greater focus on a consolidated 4-week look-ahead of all Metro Tunnel related works.
That will be most welcome.
I suggested a consolidated view with timing and impacts across everything. I don’t particularly care if it is power, water, sewer or tram …just tell me when, what is happening and how bad.
I strongly suggest that you go to this site and register to get updates directly to your email.
Don’t forget that there is a ‘drop in’ session tonight at 6:30pm at the Royce
Details here
As part of the works associated with the new Metro Rail tunnel project, you should be aware that some tram changes are coming soon. This will see the #58 Tram diverted from Domain Road to Toorak Rd West.
This requires a new Tram Super Stop to be constructed on the city side of the Toorak Rd / St Kilda Rd intersection (plus another one near Millswyn St in Toorak Rd W). It is a legislative requirement that all new tram stops are super stops.
This work will be HIGH IMPACT.
New tram route commences on July 12
Yarra Trams are responsible for the management of the work and associated noise mitigation. I expect we will hear more from them soon but if you’re getting sick of the Melbourne winter already and thinking of going away for the school holidays….it sounds like a great idea!!
Metro Rail have finally released this document. My interpretation of this document is that it forms the basis of the terms in the contract with the winning bidder. In that regard it is the minimum requirement, covering acceptable noise and vibration levels, relocations and the like.
I feel it is better than the previous versions that were tabled at the EES and more in line with best practice – London’s Crossrail project.
MM-POLICY-Residential-Impact-Mitigation-Guidelines-20170310[29389]
It seems that Gurner’s are planning the new building to go on 7 Bowen Cres to be very up market. This is the web site for the project, the video is worth watching.
It will be called Albert Place
I sent out an alert the other day about a person breaking into our letterboxes. It seems there has been marked increase in this type of activity up and down St Kilda Rd lately.
These two below were in the carpark at St James recently. They stuffed tissues in the gate and door locks to prevent them from fully closing.
I understand someone recently broke into the letterboxes at St James.
The letterboxes at 18 Albert Road were also broken into last week and last month.
A chiller bag from Farmers Direct was stolen from outside the front doors of The Hallmark by two men on bikes at 5.50 am yesterday (10 May). Could not be identified on CCTV as they were wearing helmets.
What should you do?
As many of you are aware, Paul is unwell and receiving medical treatment.
There is a card outside the lifts on the ground floor, I encourage you to sign. I’ll send on to him later in the week
Interesting article in yesterday’s Age.
The claim is “Flexible braided hoses accounted for more than one in five water damage claims lodged by Australian households in 2016, according to new research released by general insurer IAG.”
The full Age article is here
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