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John Holland will continue works within the Benalla Station precinct during July

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Jul 8, 2025

Inland Rail works will continue in Benalla throughout July.

As Inland Rail progresses work at the Benalla Station precinct is ongoing, and will continue throughout July.

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Work being done:

Demolition of pedestrian underpass on Railway Pl side of rail corridor
Utility relocations and connections
Removal of redundant track and signalling infrastructure
Formation and rail track construction
Drainage installation
Construction of a crane pad
Approved tree and vegetation removal
Delivery of construction materials.

What can I expect?

Works 7am-6pm Monday to Friday and 7am-1pm Saturdays
Extended hours of work, Monday 28 July 5am-8pm
Closure of the pedestrian underpass between Railway Pl and the station access ramp with a pedestrian detour in place
Traffic management in some locations where works are occurring close to roads. Reduced speed limits of 40km/h near works
Nearby residents may experience some noise and vibration during this time and can expect some additional construction workers and vehicles in the area.

Machinery used:

Non-destructive digging truck, excavators, cranes, tippers, earthmoving plant, compaction rollers, elevated work platforms, trucks and support vehicles.

How Inland Rail is managing impacts:

Pedestrian and vehicle access to station maintained from Mackellar St
Traffic management and reduced road speeds
Wayfinding signage in place along pedestrian detour
Environmental controls will be in place.

Cancellation of works:

Works can sometimes be cancelled at short notice depending on weather and other factors. Should this occur, works will be rescheduled.

Talk to the team:

For any concerns, enquiries or to book an appointment to talk to one of Inland Rail’s team about these works, phone 1800 732 761, email inlandrailvic@inlandrail.com.au or visit its shopfront at 53 Carrier St, Wednesdays, 10am-2pm.

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