Early works are starting at Elgin Street, Carlton August 2024
We are starting works to build more and better public housing in Carlton. Early works will help us prepare the site to build 231 modern, comfortable and energy efficient homes at Elgin St and Nicholson St – right in the heart of Carlton. What is happening? •
In August and September, we will install a 1.8m high wooden safety fence around the old red brick buildings
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This fencing will remain in place for the duration of the project
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From September to December, crews will do geotechnical investigations and manually remove electrical and plumbing fixtures from the buildings
Timeline Safety fencing installed September 2024 Early preparation works September – December 2024
What will you see and hear? •
New wooden fencing
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Crews and activity on site
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Some machinery noise
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Changes to footpath access between 141 Nicholson and 20 Elgin Street.
When will this work happen? •
August - December 2024
Safety scaffolding installed around each building Early 2025 Careful and safe - floor by floor demolition 12+ months We start building new homes 2-3 years
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