Notes:
- this Topic is now for background reference as no more information will be added after April 2018. See the next Topic: Seaford Rd Level Crossing: Construction Phase: http://www.seafordcc.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=409
- as you would expect, our emphasis here is on Seaford
- some Posts have been moved from this loooooooong Post and linked to separate short Posts to make them easier to find - they will then not appear in chronological order. Nothing will be lost, but will be linked with headings
LXRA Contacts:
o Seaford Community Hotline - 0401 697 255 or Seaford@spalliance.com.au for Seaford Rd-only community enquiries, e.g. dates, plans, construction issues, general enquiries
o 1800 105 105 24/7 Hotline - for all issues related to any crossing
Summary, Updates and Shortcuts to information
The SCC is a member of the LXRA Seaford Rd Community Reference Group (CRG) which will liaise between residents and the Level Crossing Removal Authority (LXRA).
If you have questions (and who doesn't?), please review the many questions already asked and answered here: https://your.levelcrossings.vic.gov.au/Seaford
If your question has not been answered satisfactorily, feel free to contact us and we'll liaise directly with the LXRA for you.
It is expected that many more questions will follow as the project progresses.
SCC Policy Statement: http://www.seafordcc.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=190&p=730#p730
Alternative Engineer-Designed Trench options - http://www.seafordcc.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=26&t=190&p=566#p566
Myth-buster - water tables shown not to be an issue - Springvale Rd crossing removal was under the water table - http://noskyrailfrankstonline.org/design-considerations/
What is the LXRA design solution for Seaford Road? - https://your.levelcrossings.vic.gov.au/Seaford/faqs#22768
Level Crossing Removal Authority (LXRA) websites:
- https://levelcrossings.vic.gov.au/projects/seaford-road-seaford
- https://your.levelcrossings.vic.gov.au/Seaford/
- http://levelcrossings.vic.gov.au/
What is happening at other crossings? - https://www.danielbowen.com/2017/09/27/level-crossing-removals-status/
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Shortcuts to earlier information: http://www.seafordcc.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=190&p=716#p716
11 February 2018:
- Driver training and line testing at Noble Park
- http://www.seafordcc.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=190&p=710#p710
8 February 2018:
- 1:1 meetings with residents
- http://www.seafordcc.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=190&p=709#p709
2 February 2018:
- Geotechnical and service investigations will occur from Wednesday 7 February 2018
- (between 7am and 5pm weekdays, across a four-week period
- http://www.seafordcc.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=190&p=708#p708
16 January 2018:
- Investigation works prior to removal of the Seaford Road level crossing will begin from Monday 22 January 2018
- (between 7am and 5pm weekdays, intermittently across a two week period), with construction commencing early 2018
- http://www.seafordcc.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=190&p=700#p700
7 September 2017:
- Liberal leader Matthew Guy promises to reopen Eel Race Rd crossing if Opposition wins state the 2018 State Election
- http://www.seafordcc.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=190&p=669#p669
April 2017:
- Advice from the LXRA regarding upcoming service investigations in the Seaford area - from April 12
- http://www.seafordcc.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=190&p=580#p580
March 2017:
Closures, elevated rail, bridges and trenches have been announced for level crossings on the Frankston line by the Level Crossing Removal Authority (LXRA).
- Seaford Road - Bridge - 6.5m elevated rail on an embankment with a 1.5m lowered road - with trains, wires and gantries, etc. above that 6.5m
- Eel Race Road - CLOSURE
- Carrum - Elevated Rail, second bridge over Patterson River, proposed relocation of the stabling yards for trains & carriages from Carrum to Kananook
- Overton Rd, Frankston - Elevated Rail - FASTtracked - from the LXRA website: "We will announce our preferred builder in May 2017, with construction starting well ahead of schedule before the end of the year. We are aiming to complete the level crossing removal by 2018"
- Announcements for crossing removals - http://www.seafordcc.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=190&p=549#p549
- FCC Motion regarding crossing removals - http://www.seafordcc.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=190&p=573#p573
- Information/provide feedback sessions - http://www.seafordcc.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=190&p=549#p549
- Contact the hardworking community groups for more information - http://www.seafordcc.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=190&p=459#p382
November 2016:
- A (now uncertain) number of crossings will be removed, based on options for those in the original list
- The second round of public consultation on the available options closed Sunday, 30 October 2016
- Recommended options will be released by the LXRA - no date has been set, but is expected to be late this year/early 2017
- LXRA has stated that there will be further consultation at that time
- LXRA is still conducting tests at several locations along the Frankston line
- Keep up to date by following the hardworking community groups - click here for details
Having signed contracts for and commencing works on elevated rail for the Dandenong/Pakenham line, the Victorian State Govt is currently researching design options for grade separation of Level Crossings on the Frankston Railway Line.
The first 3 Level Crossings scheduled for removal on the Frankston Railway Line have been removed by placing the rail line under roads, i.e. Ormond, Bentleigh and McKinnon. The Victorian State Govt has specified more for removal and elevated rail is proposed for several of them - http://levelcrossings.vic.gov.au/crossings/frankston-line
The Vic Govt has stated that the funds derived from the lease of the Port of Melbourne will be used to fund the level crossings removals:
- http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-05-27/victorian-government-to-lease-port-of-melbourne/6501348
- http://www.dtf.vic.gov.au/Infrastructure-Delivery/Leasing-the-Port-of-Melbourne
Interested members of the community are urged to provide feedback and ideas to the Level Crossing Removal Authority - see below.
Residents and Councils must provide their feedback - NOW - and demand design excellence, not allowing any Govt to take a cheap option. Waiting until an announcement is made would be too late. Refer - https://www.facebook.com/noskyrailspakenhamline
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Health Issues surrounding rail separation:
Open Letter: "The Health Impact of Elevated Rail on Bayside Communities" provided by the “No Sky Rail: Frankston Line” community group - http://www.facebook.com/groups/NSRFL - http://noskyrailfrankstonline.org
Link to Post below - http://www.seafordcc.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=190&p=389#p389
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Which crossings and why
Crossings proposed for grade separation in the Seaford/Frankston area are Eel Race Rd, Seaford Rd and Overton Rd.
http://www.seafordcc.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=190&p=715#p715
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Preliminary Noise Report for the Caulfield to Dandenong project - May 2016:
http://levelcrossings.vic.gov.au/media-library/news/preliminary-noise-report-released-for-caulfield-to-dandenong-level-crossing-removal-project
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Previous Research

The Victorian Govt Architect (VGA) prepared a paper in 2014 entitled "Level crossing removals : lessons learned".
This paper is essential reading for an informed discussion.
Download here: More information - http://www.ovga.vic.gov.au/news/100-lessons-learned-level-crossing-removals.html
One "Strategic Issue" from the paper:
"A level crossing removal is more than an engineering project which physically separates road and rail. An intervention of this scale will have a significant impact on the condition and amenity of an established urban area. It is typically a complex urban project."
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Feedback
- Second Round
Complete the LXRA survey form and Post your comments and questions in the LXRA "Join the Discussion" Forum - click here for details
- First Round (CLOSED)
Interested members of the community are urged to provide feedback and ideas to the Level Crossing Removal Authority:
- Use the Social Pinpoint - Community Mapping Tool (allows you to add virtual "Post It notes" - with comments - to a map) - https://consult.mysocialpinpoint.com/frankston8#/ - seeing others' ideas may prompt your own
Here's a Message from the LXRA:
"Social Pinpoint does not allow us to move or delete markers. This functionality helps to ensure that moderators are not changing posts made by community members."
Social Pinpoint sample screenshots:
The Seaford public information session was on 21 March - see attached flyer for details.
Full flyer:
Recent news articles (click on underlined link):
- - Sky Rail Not Ruled Out
- Sky rail plan is here to stay for Cranbourne-Pakenham line, Premier says - but community consultation will be undertaken for the Frankston line
- Frankston line stations to close for up to five months during rebuilding - McKinnon and Ormond stations will be closed from March 24 and Bentleigh station will also close in early June so they can be rebuilt