By Alesha Capone
The organisation removing level crossings across the state has implemented anti-coronavirus measures at its construction sites, including in the west.
Major Transport Infrastructure Authority (MTIA) director-general Corey Hannett said that strict health and safety policies have been rolled out across all project sites to protect both workers and the community from the spread of Covid-19.
“The construction sector is currently considered an essential service and we are working closely with industry partners, unions, employers and workers to protect both their safety and jobs,” Mr Hannett said.
“Project sites have strict rules in place around physical distancing, increased industrial cleaning, provisions of personal protective equipment.”
A safety team consisting of 70 MTIA staff is monitoring project sites, including carrying out inspections to observe adherence to physical distancing regulations.
MTIA also has a comprehensive pandemic response plan in place, although there have been no confirmed cases of coronavirus within the Major Transport Infrastructure Authority or its projects.
Near Cherry Street in Werribee, construction on the new road bridge between Tarneit Road and the Princes Highway is well underway, with crews piling for bridge foundations on the southern side of the rail line, having completed piling on the northern side last month.
Work to establish site offices will soon begin at Werribee Street and Old Geelong Road.
