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ARTC to test Benalla soil ahead of Inland Rail

By Contributed

Feb 25, 2024

Upcoming: ARTC will test soil in and around the Benalla rail precinct in the coming weeks. Photo by Simon Ruppert

To prepare for upgrades to the Benalla train station precinct, the Australian Rail Track Corporation will be testing soil, completing the process in March.

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An ARTC spokesperson said specialist contractors will conduct soil testing in various locations to inform the design of the Benalla station precinct.

“Testing will occur in both the rail corridor and on the road reserves,” the spokesperson said.

Investigations will occur between 7am and 6pm Monday to Friday during February and March.

Works can sometimes be cancelled at short notice, depending on weather and other factors. Should this occur, work will be rescheduled.

ARTC has warned the community to expect:

• Traffic management and signage around work sites located in the road reserve;

• Mobile machinery and equipment operating onsite;

• Reduced road speeds near the works in the road reserve;

• Nearby residents can expect some minor borehole drilling noise during daylight hours; and

• The drilling process will create small holes in the ground, which will be filled in at the completion of the work.

“Depending on the depth required and access to the site, either a small mobile drill rig or a two-person crew with hand augers will be used to bore small holes in the ground and collect samples,” the spokesperson said.

“Residents and motorists are asked to take care and observe all traffic management instructions and signage.”