Before


After


Works Summary

Total length of road to be constructed is approximately 737 metres.

School Road - asphalt pavement 5 metres wide

Valley Road - asphalt pavement varying from 3.5- 5 metres wide

  • The road alignment and width will generally follow the existing road formation
  • Concrete rollover kerb and channel will be provided on both sides of the road
  • Associated underground drainage installed as required

The asphalt pavement will be crowned in the centre of the road allowing stormwater to sheet to either side of the road.

The constructed surface will generally be higher, approximately 200mm than existing surface. Where levels of the road have been altered, driveways will be reinstated as best as possible to avoid scraping of vehicles accessing the property.

Disturbed sections of private driveways will be reinstated to the same standard as they existed prior to the works with use of the same surface material.


Additional Works

Further to the road construction, a crushed rock footpath is proposed along Valley Road as additional works.

These works are to be funded by Council and are not included in the Special Charge Scheme.


Background

In 2019 the Federal Government announced a nine year, $150 million funding plan for Yarra Ranges Council to seal roads within the Dandenong Ranges and surrounding areas. This funding program has been named the Roads for the Community Initiative.

Council has prioritised roads that will be constructed through this program to ensure funding is used in a way that will provide maximum benefit to the greatest number of residents and visitors to our area. For information explaining how priority was assigned, please see Roads for the Community FAQ's.

This project has been listed for construction under the Roads for the Community Initiative program and will be facilitated by means of a Special Charge Scheme, whereby landowners and Council form a partnership to fund construction.


Project Timeline

  • Timeline item 1 - complete

    Landowner consultation

    • Questionnaire sent to all landowners affected to gauge your support for proposal.
    • Special Charge Scheme road construction projects only proceed where both Council and a majority of landowners are supportive of the proposal.

    Landowner survey complete.

  • Timeline item 2 - complete

    Design

    • Council’s Project Engineer will coordinate feature survey and design

    View the plans

  • Timeline item 3 - complete

    Landowner briefing

    • Accessible online via Council’s website.
    • Invitation letter sent to landowners
    • The briefing will outline design and Special Charge Scheme Statutory process.
    • Transcript available in related links

    Watch the landowner briefing


  • Timeline item 4 - complete

    Intent to levy

    • Report to Council 22 February 2022 View agenda & minutes
    • Intent to Levy Notice sent to landowners
    • Landowners may submit formal submissions
    • Review of submissions
    • Report to Council with submissions 26 April 2022 View agenda & minutes

  • Timeline item 5 - complete

    Declaration

    • Declaration of Special Charge Scheme Notice sent to landowners
    • Landowners may apply for Council’s Declaration of the Special Charge to be reviewed at VCAT
    • If no appeals to VCAT the project will be tendered
    • If an appeal is lodged at VCAT the project will be put on hold until a written decision has been made

  • Timeline item 6 - active

    Construction

    • Contractor engaged via tender
    • Notification of works commencement letter sent to landowners
    • Works complete

  • Timeline item 7 - incomplete

    Final Cost

    • Final costs of project reported to Council
    • Letter sent to landowners to notify final cost

Contact Us

Have questions or want to learn more about a project, contact us below:

Name Roads for the Community Initiative Team
Phone 1300 368 333
Email mail@yarraranges.vic.gov.au