Construction Activities: May 2026

Welcome to the May 2026 Construction Update of the Northshore Hamilton Street Renewal Program (SRP). BMD is constructing the SRP and will prepare the western end of the precinct (adjacent to Portside Wharf) for six new development lots planned for mixed-use residential development in accordance with the Northshore Hamilton PDA Development Scheme.

Work is progressing in the Stage 1 and Stage 2 Work Zones, with the future roads now taking shape. As May progresses, the focus will remain on underground services, earthwork and site preparation for the next stage of work, the upgrade of MacArthur Avenue between Finnegan Street and Theodore Street.

Map of Stage 1 and Stage 2 Work Zones

Construction of Stage 1 and Stage 2 Work Zones, shown in the map below, will continue throughout 2026.

MacArthur Avenue temporary westbound lane closure, near Flipside Circus

The westbound lane on the section of MacArthur Avenue, between Theodore Street and Cedar Road, will be temporarily closed on Tuesday, 12 May 2026, between 6.30am and 6.00pm. Traffic heading west will be detoured via Cedar Road. The closure is required to safely concrete a new kerb ramp at the pedestrian crossing near Flipside Circus. The pedestrian crossing will be maintained during this work.

Other construction activities across the precinct

Other intermittent construction activities will be undertaken near the Stage 1 and Stage 2 work zones. Detours and changed traffic conditions will be required to safely carry out these works. Please follow the direction of signage and traffic controllers.

MacArthur Avenue manhole pit, near Finnegan Street

Levelling works are planned on a manhole pit located on MacArthur Avenue, east of Finnegan Street. This work will involve a temporary closure of the eastbound lane of MacArthur Avenue between Finnegan Street and Theodore Street.

MacArthur Avenue manhole pit, near Superordinary

Works are planned on two manhole pits in the westbound lane of MacArthur Avenue near Superordinary. This work will involve a temporary shoulder closure of the westbound lane of MacArthur Avenue, west of Theodore Street. Access to Superordinary will be maintained during this work.

Wharf Street Temporary Park

Ongoing improvement works will take place at the Wharf Street Temporary Park to enhance community access. These works will require short-term closures of the park.Details about upcoming closures and timing will be displayed on signage within the park.

During the works, park users may choose to visit Hercules Street Park, which is approximately 300m from the Wharf Street Temporary Park. Directions from the Wharf Street Temporary Park to the Hercules Street Park are highlighted in the map below.

Work impacts

Throughout construction, we will provide notifications of upcoming work. Measures will be in place to monitor our activities and adjust our controls as needed to minimise impact on the community.

• Noise, dust and vibration: These works will generate noise, dust and vibration.
• Increased activity: Expect more workers and construction vehicle movements around the precinct. Equipment may include excavators, vac trucks, profilers, haulage vehicles, hand tools, concrete saws, generators, concrete trucks and pumps, water trucks and misting cannons.
• Other construction activities to support the delivery of the SRP will be undertaken throughout the Northshore Hamilton precinct outside of the Stage 1 and 2 Work Zones, including moving materials and equipment between work zones, surveying and installing underground services and environmental monitoring.
• Utilities: Some activities may temporarily impact utility services. Written notice will be provided at least seven (7) days in advance when disruptions are expected.
• Hazardous materials: Any hazardous material removal, including asbestos, will be managed safely by qualified personnel.
• Tree and vegetation removal: Some removal may be required within or near work zones to support safe construction of the SRP.

Work hours

Construction may occur from:

• 6.30am to 6.00pm Monday to Thursday
• 6.30am to 4.00pm Fridays and Saturdays, excluding public holidays.

More information

• For questions about construction, call 1800 199 009
• If your enquiry isn’t urgent, email the project team at northshore-hamilton@bmd.com.au.