Major Road Projects Victoria

Our safety team collaborated with the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator and our construction partners (Spark North East Link Tunnels D&C, M80 Ring Road Completion and Eastern Freeway Upgrade) to provide an awareness session promoting effective heavy vehicle management across the North East Link (NEL). More than 80 transport and heavy vehicle operators and stakeholders attended the session, which created an efficient platform for industry-wide consultation. Attendees were able to foster valuable relationships and participate in discussions that will drive improvements in safety and efficiency project-wide, in line with North East Links vision to leave our industry better than we found it and making our roads safer and more reliable for all Victorians. A big thank you to everyone who attended, for their contributions to the National Heavy Vehicle industry and the NEL! Jane Naughtin, Sally Clearihan, Karen Bow

We’re getting ready to start work on the second stage of the Barwon Heads Road Upgrade. Early works will begin next year, with major works set to start in late 2025. 🏗️🚦 The Barwon Heads Road Upgrade – Stage 2 will add lanes, upgrade intersections, and build shared walking and cycling paths between the fast-growing Geelong suburbs of Charlemont and Armstrong Creek. Stretching 4km, it will extend the benefits of Stage 1, which we completed between Belmont and Charlemont last year. ✅ For project updates go to: https://bit.ly/4dGuKic #Construction #Roads #RoadSafety #RoadUpgrades #Infrastructure City of Greater Geelong

This October in celebration of Aboriginal Business Month we are shining the spotlight on Indigenous Civil Group and their work across Major Road Projects Victoria projects.    Indigenous Civil Group provide long-term opportunities and continuity for Indigenous people. They have worked with MRPV on the Mickleham Road Upgrade, Sunbury Road Upgrade, Lathams Road Upgrade and the West Gate Tunnel Project. Hear from Phillip Jackson, Director of Indigenous Civil Group as he talks about how he has used 30 years of experience in the industry to start his own business, share his expertise, and contribute to building more resilient Indigenous communities. Learn more about MRPV’s social procurement resources here: https://lnkd.in/gvF6RHp3 #IBM2024 #IndigenousBusinessMonth #MakingOurMark Kylie Adeniyi, Maria Mupanemunda, Katrina Rio Harry Hodge

Let's get it started!...Let's get it started in here! 👷♂️🎵 Major works on Clyde Road between Enterprise Avenue and Bemersyde Drive will RAMP up in October. Works will include: 👷♂️Adding extra lanes 👷♂️Widening the existing bridge over the Princes Freeway 👷♂️Upgrading intersections 👷♂️Building new walking and cycling paths 👷♂️Improving traffic flow 👷♂️Reducing bottlenecks To stay up to date with project updates and disruptions via SMS, text ‘Clyde’ to 0499 073 073. Read more about the Clyde Road Upgrade here: https://bit.ly/42YbrgF #Construction #Roads #RoadSafety #Infrastructure #RoadUpgrades City of Casey, Downer, Seymour Whyte

Exciting announcement incoming! Major works on Narre Warren-Cranbourne Road and Healesville-Koo Wee Rup Road upgrades have now finished, marking early completion of the entire Suburban Roads Upgrade in the south-east over a year ahead of schedule. Completed projects to cross off the list in the south-east are now: ✅ Golf Links Road Upgrade ✅ Pound Road West Upgrade ✅ Hallam North and Heatherton Road Upgrade ✅ Lathams Road Upgrade ✅ Healesville-Koo Wee Rup Road Upgrade  ✅ Narre Warren-Cranbourne Road Upgrade Motorists will now benefit from a total of 34.2km of new lanes and 41 new and upgraded intersections, making it easier to travel in and around the south-eastern suburbs. While pedestrians and cyclists can enjoy an additional 28.6km of shared use paths giving them more options to move around their local areas. #Construction #Roads #RoadSafety #RoadUpgrades #Infrastructure Seymour Whyte, McConnell Dowell, Cardinia Shire Council, City of Casey, Symal Group, Mornington Peninsula Shire, Frankston City Council, MACA Ltd, City of Greater Dandenong Winslow

Victoria's investment in transport infrastructure projects provides a powerful opportunity to create social and sustainable change. By leveraging government’s buying power, we can significantly increase job opportunities for priority job seekers. The concept is simple, but without guidance and support, its full impact won't be realised. MRPV has launched a social procurement online resource and has a dedicated team that do a range of things to help us transform investment into social impact. This includes:  ✅ Offering dedicated support to industry partners  ✅ Creating collaboration opportunities  ✅ Empowering Aboriginal businesses and communities  ✅ Providing employment opportunities for women  ✅ Enhancing supply chain capacity  ✅ Fostering strategic partnerships  ✅ Supporting priority jobseekers Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gvF6RHp3 and by watching the video featuring Duncan Elliott, Alexis Davison, Phillip Jackson, Sally Caruana, MBA, Sheforce Recruitment & Labour Hire, Negri Contractors, Rosalie Bennett, West Gate Tunnel Project, Nicholas Newby, BMD Group, Rachael Lee, Spark North East Link Tunnels D&C, North East Link Thank you to everyone who took part. 

In last month’s Roads & Infrastructure Australia magazine, Katrina Rio, MRPV, Director of Social Value and Inclusion, joined Amarapave’s Field Director, Ash MacMahon and Managing Director Jenika S. to talk about breaking down stereotypes and promoting gender equality in the civil construction industry. Amarapave, a social enterprise, are aiming to break down barriers, bridge gaps, create role models and empower under-represented individuals to thrive and succeed in the asphalt sector. MRPV, in collaboration with the Victorian National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC VICTORIA), has recently published the MRPV Roadmap Towards Gender Equity 2024-2027: https://lnkd.in/gNRaiH6V which highlights the importance of recognising gender equity as a safety priority in hopes to prompt industry-wide collaboration, and enhance gender diversity in leadership. Through the MRPV Roadmap Towards Gender Equity and the minimum standards and requirements, the State Government supports organisations like Amarapave in creating a more inclusive industry. Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/gmB9Xyuv Kylie Adeniyi, Alexis Davison

It’s all happening in Craigieburn! As part of the Craigieburn Road Upgrade we’ve now: ✅Opened new lanes on Craigieburn Road between Lygon Drive and Hanson Road ✅Upgraded intersections at Lygon Drive (east), Hanson Road and Selwyn Avenue ✅Upgraded signalised pedestrian crossing at Hanson Road and Lygon Drive (east) ✅Switched on the new traffic lights at Dorchester Street and Cimberwood Drive Check out the transformation so far in the latest video. For more information about this project please visit: https://bit.ly/3LMfxAM #Construction #Roads #RoadUpgrades #Infrastructure #RoadSafety Fulton Hogan, Hume City Council

Turning yesterday’s latte into the path towards tomorrow. MRPV and construction partner BildGroup have collaborated with RMIT University to use coffee biochar concrete for the first time on Victoria's Big Build on the Pakenham Roads Upgrade. Let’s hear from RMIT’s lead researcher Dr Rajeev Roychand about what it takes to turn coffee into concrete and how this product can help the construction industry take a huge step forward. Cardinia Shire Council

Major Road Projects Victoria and Seymour Whyte have switched over to a hydrogen-powered Clyde Road Upgrade project site! The hydrogen generator utilises hydrogen within the fuel cell to recharge a 100 kVa battery, emitting no carbon and only deionised water. This hybrid fuel cell and battery technology will help to ensure minimal energy is wasted in the system, with an expected saving of 5,000 litres of diesel across the eight-week trial. City of Casey