Consistent with the approved 2013 Essendon Fields Master Plan, two new automotive dealerships are being developed at 346 Wirraway Road.  

Whilst we deliver these works, you may notice increased activity on the site, including increased noise from construction works.  Measures have been put in place to minimise disruption to local businesses and neighboring residents, including implementing dust suppression strategies during the initial earthworks.  

To ensure the safety of road users and pedestrian during the project works, traffic conditions will be adjusted as follows: 

Throughout the construction period: Footpath access on the western side of the site will be closed, with access diversions clearly marked to ensure safe street crossing on St Johns Lane and Wirraway Road. Please refer to Figure 1 below. 

Electrical infrastructure works: Due to an unforeseen requirement to relocate electrical infrastructure located within the site, the West bound lane on a portion of St Johns Lane will be closed for approximately 3 weeks in April/May. Pedestrian access will be diverted, and vehicles exiting the eastern side of the Landrover/Volvo dealership and the adjacent car park will be detoured. Please refer to Figure 2 below.  

Initial site establishment phase: To accommodate construction deliveries for a period of approximately 2-3 days in May, traffic changes will be in place around the Wirraway Road northern roundabout. Please refer to Figure 3 below.