Footscray Drivers Facilities

The Department of Transport and Planning and Yarra Trams regularly carry out maintenance and upgrades across the network to improve operations and safety. One of these upcoming improvements will be the installation of new drivers facilities at the tram terminus in Leeds Street, Footscray.

Having toilet facilities at termini is essential for the health and wellbeing of tram drivers. At some termini, dedicated toilets are not available and drivers are required to use nearby facilities. This poses a safety risk to our staff, particularly at night. The terminus in Leeds Street has been identified as one such location.

To avoid using any public space such as footpaths or car parks, we will position the new facility on the platform at the terminus. Maribyrnong City Council has been consulted regarding these facilities for our staff.

The facility will be for the sole use of tram drivers and other public transport staff. The facilities will be locked at all times and not accessible to the public.

To minimise construction impacts, we will prefabricate the facility offsite and then install the new facility from July. Some civil and excavation works will be required to install the facility and provide connections to utilities.

Where?

• Footscray Tram Terminus, Leeds Street, Footscray.

When?

Stage One – Sunday 30 June to Sunday 7 July 2024

Stage Two – Monday 8 July to Sunday 14 July 2024

• 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday
• (Saturday, Sunday and some nights if required)

Stage Three – Monday 15 July to Friday 2 August 2024

• 7am to 5pm, Monday to Friday
• 7am to 3pm, Saturdays (if required)

What is happening?

Stage One and Two

• Deep excavation under the tram tracks to create
  sewer connection.
• Civil works to connect to other utilities.
• Relocating existing tram infrastructure assets.

Stage Three

• Installation of new driver facilities on the terminus platform and CCTV cameras for safety.

What to expect?

• Setting up site, including traffic management, temporary fencing and facilities.
• Vehicles, machinery and contractors on site.
• During Stage One and Two the platform and terminus tram tracks will be fully fenced off. During Stage Three only the northern end of the platform will be fenced for safety.

Stage One and Two

• Periods of high level noise when saw cutting and excavating.
• Medium to low level noise at other times.
• Leeds Street will be closed to traffic for safety during Stage One and restricted to local access, buses and emergency services during Stage Two.

Stage Three

• Medium to low level noise.
• Brief periods of high level noise when saw cutting.
• Leeds Street will be open to all traffic.

Footpaths will remain open in all stages, with pedestrian detours in place as required to safely undertake some work.

Please follow signage and any instruction from contractors around the work zone.

Tram route 82 will not run during Stage One and Two, with tram replacement buses in place. Visit: yarratrams.com.au/service-changes

Tram services will not be affected during Stage Three.

Bus routes 220, 402, 403, 404, 406, 410, 411, 412, 414, 472 and 947 will be impacted during Stage One. Visit: ptv.vic.gov.au/disruptions

Works are dependent on weather and subject to change. We appreciate your patience while we complete these works.