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Tree planting program branches out
22 December 2020
The first group of indigenous trees were planted at Watsonia Primary School this week, with the remainder to be planted next year.
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Serving up Victoria’s newest tennis centre
16 December 2020
Glen Waverley will soon be home to a new 18 court tennis facility thanks to a $21 million investment in Victoria’s newest tennis precinct.
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Water main works under the Eastern Freeway
7 December 2020
This year we’re moving two water mains under the Eastern Freeway between Estelle Street, Bulleen and Koonung Creek Reserve, Balwyn North.
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Changes today, better transport tomorrow
27 November 2020
As part of Victoria’s Big Build, we’re continuing works on the state’s biggest road and public transport projects.
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Take our tree planting survey and help us grow a greener north and east
16 November 2020
We’re planting more than 30,000 trees in local areas and want you to help us decide where to plant next.
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Water pressure reducing station final design chosen
10 November 2020
Five designs were developed for the new water pressure reducing station in Yallambie and we asked the community to decide which option they prefer.
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Evviva! Sports upgrades start at the Veneto Club
10 November 2020
Next time you’re driving along Bulleen Road, keep an eye out for newly installed hoardings outside the Veneto Club.
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Carefully preserving the past in Rosanna
9 November 2020
Over the past few months, a team of Aboriginal cultural heritage specialists, including members of the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation (Wurundjeri), have been undertaking an archaeological salvage in Rosanna to manage Aboriginal cultural heritage before works can commence at the site.
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Coronavirus and Victoria's Big Build
9 November 2020
Work is continuing safely on Victoria’s Big Build, our biggest transport upgrade ever.
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Bulleen Park and Ride fast-tracked
31 October 2020
Bulleen Park & Ride has been fast-tracked by four years and will include multi-level parking for 370 cars, additional quick drop-off and pick-up parking bays, bike and pedestrian paths linked to the green roof, bike storage cage, myki machines and toilets.
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Sport Upgrades Kick Off
29 October 2020
Works have started at Ford Park, Binnak Park, Veneto Club and Greensborough College, ensuring the new and upgraded facilities will be completed mid-2021. -
Belle Vue Primary School students care for trees at home
21 October 2020
Like most Victorian students, Belle Vue Primary School kids spent Term 3 learning from home – but that didn’t stop their sustainability group from getting their hands dirty!
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Have your say on water pressure reducing station design options
12 October 2020
We’re relocating a water pressure reducing station (PRS) in Yallambie and are giving the community the opportunity to choose the final design.
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Lone Pine trees moved at Simpson Barracks
8 September 2020
Lone Pine trees at Simpson Barracks are being carefully moved to a new ANZAC Day service area that will be built under strict conditions for works on Commonwealth land.
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Works continue this spring
19 August 2020
As part of Victoria’s Big Build, works continue this spring to remove some of Melbourne’s most dangerous and congested level crossings. We’ll also continue to build the Metro Tunnel, upgrade the Sunbury Line and widen the West Gate Freeway.
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Delivering even more benefits for local communities
24 July 2020
North East Link will deliver even more benefits for local residents, following recent discussions with Manningham, Whitehorse and Boroondara Councils.
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Getting On With Building North East Link
7 July 2020
Works begin tonight Tuesday 7 July, on a massive work program to move a large, high-pressure gas main under Greensborough Road to make way for North East Link.
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Bulleen Road sewer works
5 June 2020
We’re getting ready to move a vital piece of Melbourne’s sewer network – the Yarra East Main Sewer, ahead of major construction in 2021.
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Proposed Templestowe Road soccer facilities
5 June 2020
We’re investing millions of dollars in new and upgraded sports facilities to support clubs who need to temporarily or permanently move so we can build North East Link.
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North East Link part of Victoria’s Big Build this winter
20 May 2020
Victoria’s Big Build continues in winter with work to remove some of Melbourne’s most dangerous and congested level crossings on the Frankston and Upfield lines. There will also be upgrades on the Sunbury Line and building a pedestrian underpass as part of the Metro Tunnel.
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New members for Community Liaison Groups
20 May 2020
Some new faces have joined with previous members of North East Link’s Community Liaison Groups to be the people’s voice on the state’s biggest road project.
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First trees planted for North East Link
18 May 2020
More than 200 native and indigenous trees have started being planted at Belle Vue Primary School in Balwyn North.
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We’re delivering a massive sports boost
14 May 2020
Thousands of Victorians will benefit from a $68 million investment to help upgrade sporting facilities to keep local clubs playing strong while North East Link gets built.
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Cancellation of upcoming information sessions
24 March 2020
Cancellation of North East Link information sessions.
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ArtyFarty Festival cancelled
13 March 2020
Due to concerns with the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), Banyule City Council have cancelled this Sunday’s Kids ArtyFarty Fest.
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North East Link sets another first with its toll structure
4 March 2020
In a Victorian first, a State-owned company will be set-up to collect tolls for the long-awaited North East Link with toll revenue going towards the cost of building and maintaining the missing link in Melbourne’s freeway network.
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Eastern Freeway upgrades to get you moving quicker and safer
2 March 2020
Travel speeds in peak hour are forecast to almost double along the Eastern Freeway as part of North East Link’s widespread upgrades to get cars and buses moving quicker, traffic modelling shows.
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Community pop-up sessions at upcoming local festivals
25 February 2020
We’re holding a series of pop-up sessions at upcoming community festivals to answer all your North East Link questions!
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Early works community drop-in sessions
17 February 2020
We're holding a number of community drop-in sessions in February and March to answer all your North East Link questions.
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Registrations are now open for local small businesses to express their interest in helping to build North East Link
20 January 2020
More than 10,000 jobs and millions of dollars of contracts will be up for grabs, as part of the $15.8 billion project that will carry up to 135,000 vehicles daily, slash travel times by up to 35 minutes and deliver the missing link in Melbourne’s freeway network.
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Be the link for your community
17 December 2019
We’re calling on residents, community groups, businesses and traders to help shape the next phase of Victoria’s largest road project.
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North East Link has Commonwealth environmental approval to go ahead
16 December 2019
The Federal Minister for the Environment has given North East Link environmental approval to go ahead under the Australian Government’s Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act).
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Minister’s assessment of North East Link EES released
5 December 2019
North East Link is one step closer. The Victorian Minister for Planning has released his assessment of the project’s Environment Effects Statement (EES).
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Find out about planned sports ground upgrades
22 November 2019
North East Link Project is working with Banyule City Council on plans to upgrade local sports facilities.
We’re working closely with sports clubs that will need to temporarily or permanently move to new grounds when we build North East Link.
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Community pop-up sessions in November
6 November 2019
We’re holding community pop-up sessions this November at Knox, Eltham and Boronia to answer all your North East Link questions!
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Getting ready to build the missing link
18 October 2019
Builders are getting ready to start early works for North East Link in 2020.
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North East Link partnering with local nurseries
7 October 2019
We're getting a head-start on one of the biggest tree planting programs of any state infrastructure program, well before major construction starts.
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Watsonia Hub
2 October 2019
Come talk to us about North East Link in our new community space. Grab a free sausage from 10am until noon on Saturday 19 October.
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Public Environment Report finalised
30 September 2019
North East Link has reviewed all submissions, finalised the PER and submitted this to the Minister for the Environment. The final PER is now available to view.
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EES public hearing has concluded
17 September 2019
The public hearing for the North East Link Environment Effects Statement (EES) ended Monday 16 September.
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Community pop-up sessions coming to Viewbank and Watsonia
3 September 2019
Anyone interested in finding out more about the North East Link Project can attend our community pop-up sessions in the north eastern suburbs this month.
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North East Link public hearing finishes soon
2 September 2019
The public hearing for the North East Link Environment Effects Statement (EES) has hit the half way mark, and is set to finish in mid-September.
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Community Hub updates
2 September 2019
We’re getting ready for our Watsonia Community Information Hub to re-open in late September.
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World's best builders compete for North East Link
2 September 2019
Construction for Victoria’s biggest infrastructure project is one step closer with three consortiums shortlisted to build North East Link’s twin road tunnels, which will be the longest in Victoria.
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North East Link Public Hearing begins
23 July 2019
The Public Hearing for the North East Link Environment Effects Statement (EES) starts Thursday 25 July.
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Community input helping to shape North East Link
19 June 2019
North East Link has reached a major milestone with submissions on the Environment Effects Statement (EES) closing.
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Environment Effects Statement submissions close Friday 7 June 2019
3 June 2019
There are only five days left to make a submission on the Environment Effects Statement (EES), Works Approval Application and draft Planning Scheme Amendment.
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New Bulleen office to support businesses
23 May 2019
A North East Link office in Bulleen is now open to provide extra support to businesses in the industrial estate during the planning and approvals process.
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Comments on draft PER closing 30 May 2019
23 May 2019
There is close to one week left to comment on the draft Public Environment Report (PER) for North East Link.
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Draft Public Environment Report (PER) on exhibition for public comment
16 April 2019
Notification for Publication of Draft Public Environment Report under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) – North East Link Project, Melbourne, Victoria (EPBC 2018/8142)
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Environment Effects Statement released
10 April 2019
An Environment Effects Statement (EES) has been released for the North East Link Project and is now on exhibition for public comment from Wednesday 16 April – Friday 7 June 2019.
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North East Link delivers massive tree replanting program
10 April 2019
More than 30,000 trees will be planted for North East Link – Victoria’s largest ever road project.
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Getting on with construction
2 April 2019
Two major construction firms have been shortlisted to deliver the first package of works on the North East Link, as the project moves another step closer to construction.
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Community information sessions for Environment Effects Statement
2 April 2019
The North East Link Environment Effects Statement (EES) will go on public exhibition on Wednesday 10 April until Friday 7 June 2019.
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North East Link helping connect communities in Watsonia
20 March 2019
Community feedback has helped shape an alternate design for North East Link around Watsonia Station and shops that has better local connections for cars, buses, bikes and walkers.
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Join our Community Liaison Group
4 February 2019
We’re looking for a community representative from the Whitehorse area and a disability representative to join our Community Liaison Groups.
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New Community Information Hub opens in Watsonia
18 December 2018
Our North East Link Community Information Hub is now open at 17 Watsonia Road, Watsonia.
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North East Link Tender Announced
26 November 2018
North East Link has gone out to market and is seeking interest from builders to deliver the state's biggest ever road project.
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Night works
19 October 2018
We're due to start night work this week.
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North East Link gears up for procurement
15 October 2018
North East Link Authority is inviting registrations of interest from industry.
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A tough project-wide noise standard
9 September 2018
A tough project-wide noise standard for North East Link
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Australian-first Tunnelling Training Centre Announced for Melbourne
31 August 2018
An Australian-first tunnelling training centre will open next year in Chadstone.
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April - May Community Engagement Report now released
14 August 2018
A report summarising the feedback received during our April and May engagement period is now available
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EES scoping requirements now available
26 June 2018
Scoping requirements for the North East Link’s Environment Effects Statement are now available
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North East Link Business Case released
27 May 2018
The business case for the North East Link, released today, shows that the project will give workers in Melbourne’s north east access to 56,000 new job opportunities and deliver $12.5 billion in Gross State Product to our economy.
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EES draft scoping requirements now available
22 May 2018
Draft scoping requirements for the North East Link Environment Effects Statement are now available
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First official Community Liaison Group meeting held
18 May 2018
Our two community liaison groups held their first official meeting this week.
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Community workshops report
17 May 2018
Our report on what we heard in February and March at community workshops about urban design, walking and cycling and your environment is now online.
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Thank you for attending our community sessions
4 May 2018
We welcomed about 2500 people to our eight community drop-in sessions held across the project area in recent weeks.
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Decision on the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Referral - Controlled Action
19 April 2018
A delegate of the Minister for Environment and Energy has decided that construction of North East Link is a controlled action under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999.
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North East Link project declared Public Works
2 February 2018
The Minister for Planning has declared the works proposed by the North East Link Authority to be Public Works for the purposes of the Environment Effects Act 1978, requiring the North East Link Authority to produce an Environment Effects Statement (EES).
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Submission of Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Referral
19 January 2018
As part of the planning for North East Link, the North East Link Authority submitted a referral to the Commonwealth Department of Environment and Energy (DoEE) in January 2018.
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Early market engagement for North East Link is now open
15 January 2018
Opportunities for private sector involvement in the North East Link project are now open, with opportunities available for a range of contractors, designers, suppliers and financiers.
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Melbourne's first dedicated, high-speed busway
27 November 2017
Melbourne’s first dedicated busway will be built as part of North East Link.
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North East Link - Victoria's Biggest Ever Transport Project
24 November 2017
The North East Link will be the biggest transport project in Victoria’s history – finally building the missing link in Melbourne’s freeway network.
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Community engagement report August-October 2017
17 November 2017
In August we shared four corridor options and asked if our early strategic planning for North East Link is looking at the right things. More than 3,000 people took the time to give us feedback.
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May to July 2017 community survey report released
23 October 2017
The first community survey report for North East Link has been released, summarising over 7,400 people’s views on current transport challenges and opportunities in Melbourne’s north-east.
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First round of North East Link information sessions wraps up
15 September 2017
The first round of North East Link drop-in information sessions wrapped up on Wednesday 14 September.
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Melbourne’s Missing Link
7 August 2017
The missing link in Melbourne’s road network is one step closer, with the Victorian Government today unveiling the four potential corridor options for the North East Link.
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Geotechnical testing starts
26 April 2017
The Victorian Government will build the missing link in our road network to slash congestion in Melbourne's north, east and south-east, and create more than 5,000 new jobs.
Work will start in April with geotechnical investigations at 24 sites across Melbourne's north-eastern suburbs.
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Building Melbourne’s Missing Link
11 December 2016
The Victorian Government will build the missing link in our road network and connect our city.