Here are the official noise figures for May 2018, June figures will arrive shortly

Botanica – May

from Gary in London….been to visit Crossrail here, v interesting

CYP will be putting out a notification shortly about the rail grinding to take place this week, which they hope will reduce the noise emitted from the tram.

Yarra Trams have confirmed that they will be undertaking these works on Thursday 28 June andSunday 1 July.
These works will take place at night, between 11pm and 5am, to avoid disruption to trams services. They are expected to generate high levels of noise.

We now have regularly reporting from CYP on the noise levels recorded at The Botanica.  See attached the report for April and May.  There is a gap when the machine failed for several days, this has now been fixed.

It also highlights their contractual obligations.

180615 Botanica Noise Result-May

180615 Botanica Noise Result- April

Unlike the previous public info sessions, on this occasion RPV, YT and CYP will be giving a formal presentation with an opportunity for questions.

I have been told by many of you that the tram squeal is terrible.  I have advocated on your behalf and some actions are underway to remedy the situation….BUT now it is up to you 

PLEASE ATTEND

6pm – 7pm
Wednesday 27 June 2018
Seasons Botanic Gardens
348 St Kilda Road, Melbourne 3004

The CYP construction team have said that they will be removing the two trees outside 390 St Kilda Road on 30 June.

The other five outside The Botanica are pending some traffic management details (they need to occupy the footpath for safety reasons) and will be July/August.

Formal update to come later

Pink dots on the trees are placed on trees to be removed  a couple of days before removal

I have been told by many of you that the tram squeal is terrible.  I have advocated on your behalf and some actions are underway to remedy the situation….BUT now it is up to you 

There is a public information session with reps from Yarra Trams, Rail Projects Victoria and Cross Yarra Partnership to provide an update on the status of the issue and steps being taken to resolve it.

PLEASE ATTEND

6pm – 7pm
Wednesday 27 June 2018
Seasons Botanic Gardens
348 St Kilda Road, Melbourne 3004

See attached info on the tram squeal problem

There will also be a public information session  at Seasons Botanic Gardens on Wednesday, 27 June 2018 at 6pm.

Just finished a really good meeting with RPV and CYP.

For the first time, I really feel that they are doing stuff to fix our tram squeal problem.  I won’t go into details now but I expect all residents will get an update this week

On other matters

1. Our Elm trees have had a further reprieve and will last until July
2. A separate note will come out and explain the details but our Service Lane will go in late June.  The portion of our Service Lane in front of The Botanica will effectively become a private two way driveway for our residents only.  The parking will go at same time
3. CYP have had a noise monitor on our building for some time.  We will get access to the data from next week.  This will enable us to have the information independently verified

I was asked to summarise the ‘tram squeal story’ and so I’ve been back through my emails and SMS messages.

Here is a summary of the contacts we’ve had with MMRA/RPV, CYP and others, including the Minister.

We are meeting with CYP today, hopefully we will get something more definitive!