Port Melbourne Drainage Pump Station Upgrade

The upgrade works will include:

Mechanical works including removing existing equipment and installing new pumps and motors.
Remediation works including inlet and outlet conduits and pump wells.
Civil and structural works to accommodate new equipment.
Power, instrumentation and control works.
Installation of a by-pass pumping set-up during main works to ensure ongoing flood mitigation.
Upgrade works to cross-connecting drains at Lagoon Reserve.

16 car parks will be removed directly in front of the Pump Station on Esplanade West in late October 2024. This will allow us to accommodate staff facilities and a small lay-down area for materials. The car parks are expected to be reinstated by October 2025.
The footpath directly in front of the Pump Station will also be closed in late October 2024. Pedestrian detours will be in place until October 2025. Clear way-finding signage will be erected to ensure the safety of the community.
Localised road closures during deliveries.
Noise and vibrations are expected to be minimal as works are contained within the pump station building.
Works will occur between 7am and 6pm, Monday to Friday, and 7am and 1pm on Saturdays (only if required).

Four car parks will be removed on Graham Street next to Lagoon Reserve for storage (for approximately three months). A site caravan will also be stored in this area to provide team facilities.
Some pruning of low-lying limbs for access to the drains.
Some noise may be experienced during excavation works. Noise blankets will be installed on temporary fencing around the work site to lessen this impact.
Some dust and vibration may also be experienced when works are underway.
Works will occur between 7am and 6pm, Monday to Friday, and 7am and 1pm on Saturdays (only if required).