As part of the works, underground services including electricity, water, and gas, need to be safely relocated.

The nature of the works, including open trenches and deep excavations, present significant risks that cannot be safely managed with partial closures or traffic in close proximity.

As a result, when construction works take place, Kirkpatrick Boulevard (between Hopkins Road and McKinley Drive), Truganina will need to be temporarily closed for approximately 60 days, weather permitting.

When Kirkpatrick Boulevard was originally constructed, plans for the commercial precinct were not finalised. Since then, a private developer has been granted a Subdivision Planning Permit, which specifies that a roundabout is now required to support the new development.

Under this permit, infrastructure is delivered in stages that align with broader development that is occurring in the area.

Council, together with Stockland and the developer undertaking the works, is reviewing the timing of these works to try to reduce traffic disruption as much as possible.

As a result, works will not commence on Monday, 6 October as previously indicated. We will provide further information once this review is complete and new construction dates are available.

Council is committed to working with all stakeholders to minimise disruption as much as possible.

Please email Melton City Council’s Traffic and Transport Team: traffic@melton.vic.gov.au.