A collection of updates on major projects in Victoria, in particular the M80 Ring Road upgrades. Beginning in 2024, these updates are distributed to the local area.4 p., colour illus. north east link, victoria's big build, western ring road, m80 ring road, metropolitan ring road

Photograph shows residential development with auction board and construction of the Western Ring Road in background.Part of the John Ramsdale collection of slides and audio visual material.Colour photograph scanned from slide.No maker's marks. No caption on slide.western ring road, metropolitan ring road, apollo parkways

Letters to the editor of Diamond Valley Leader covering graffiti in Eltham and traffic around the Metropolitan Ring Road.News clipping, black text, colour image.metropolitan ring road, graffiti

This photograph documents the construction of the Jacana Underpass Tunnel, a landmark infrastructure project undertaken to allow Melbourne’s Western Ring Road to pass beneath a complex transport corridor. The corridor included Pascoe Vale Road, Electric Street, and four active railway lines—two broad gauge, one standard gauge, and one commuter line—making traditional tunneling or bridging methods impractical. The tunnel was constructed using a pioneering hydraulic jacking technique, where precast concrete tunnel segments, each weighing approximately 1200 tonnes, were pushed into place through pilot tunnels. This method minimised disruption to the busy transport corridor above, which carried tens of thousands of vehicles and multiple rail services daily. The Jacana Underpass Tunnel was constructed between 1992 and 1993 as part of Melbourne’s Western Ring Road project, a major infrastructure initiative aimed at improving traffic flow and connectivity across the city’s northern suburbs. The underpass was designed to carry the freeway beneath a complex transport corridor that included Pascoe Vale Road, Electric Street, and four active railway lines—two broad gauge, one standard gauge, and one commuter line. Due to the shallow depth of cover—less than one metre in some areas—and the need to maintain uninterrupted road and rail services above, engineers employed an innovative hydraulic jacking technique. This involved pushing precast concrete tunnel segments, each weighing approximately 1200 tonnes, through pilot tunnels using hydraulic rams. The method was one of the largest of its kind in Australia at the time and allowed for the safe and efficient installation of the tunnel without open excavation. The photograph captures a key stage in the construction process, showing the dual tunnel portals, heavy machinery, and construction materials on site. It reflects the scale, complexity, and ingenuity of late 20th-century civil engineering in Victoria and provides valuable insight into the evolution of Melbourne’s transport infrastructure.This photograph documents a pivotal moment in the construction of the Jacana Underpass Tunnel, part of Melbourne’s Western Ring Road infrastructure project undertaken in the early 1990s. The image features two tunnel entrances under construction, surrounded by heavy machinery, construction materials, and temporary fencing, with a dirt access road leading into the site. The Jacana Underpass was constructed using a hydraulic jacking technique, a method that allowed large precast concrete tunnel segments—each weighing approximately 1200 tonnes—to be installed beneath a live transport corridor without disrupting traffic or rail services. This innovative approach was one of the largest of its kind in Australia and addressed significant engineering challenges, including shallow cover and complex geological conditions. The photograph is significant for its documentation of advanced civil engineering practices and the transformation of Melbourne’s northern suburbs through major infrastructure development. It provides insight into the construction techniques, site logistics, and material use typical of large-scale tunneling projects in the late 20th century. As part of an archival collection, this image contributes to the historical record of urban growth, transport planning, and engineering innovation in Victoria. It holds enduring value for researchers, historians, and infrastructure professionals studying the evolution of public works in the state.Colour photo. Construction Site. Jacana underpass tunnel.(Back - blue pen) 'Underpass/Jacana'underpass, jacana, construction, 1990's, jacana underpass tunnel, western ring road

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Newsprint greensborough bypass, metropolitan ring road, road construction

The Colac, Victoria-based Colanda Centre was one of the last Victorian institutions and offered disability accommodation from 1976, when it was established, until 2019, with its closure.Digitised colour photograph of Main Ring Road in Colac, overlooking Colanda's Eagle, Finch and Dove unitscolanda, colac, disability services, residential services, disability, digitised photograph

The Colac, Victoria-based Colanda Centre was one of the last Victorian institutions and offered disability accommodation from 1976, when it was established, until 2019, with its closure.Digitised colour photograph of Main Ring Road, a view of the Colanda Centre Eagle, Finch and Dove units. colanda, colac, disability services, residential services, disability, digitised photograph

Colour photograph 2004, streets, road construction, bridge construction

An early report of the dissention between Eltham and Diamond Valley shires over the proposed "outer ring road" and its possible extension through to Eltham. This was a precursor to the present day metropolitan ring road.News clipping, black text, slightly smudged copy..metropolitan ring road, shire of diamond valley, shire of eltham

Early plans for the Greensborough by-pass and western ring road.Newspaper clipping, black and white text and image.greensborough bypass, western ring road

The proposed North East Link will connect the Western Ring Road and the Eastern Freeway.News clipping, black text.north east link, western ring road

RACV reports that the missing link between the Metropolitan Ring Road and Eastern Freeway should be a priority.News clipping, black text.eastern freeway, east west link project, metropolitan ring road

The North East Link will connect the Metropolitan Ring Road and Eastern Freeway. It is under consideration by the Victorian Government.News clipping, black text. north east link, metropolitan ring road

Aerial survey of Plenty Gorge Park area, including Greensborough by-pass construction and Metropolitan Ring Road reservation.An historical view of developing GreensboroughColour aerial photograph QAS 2504c run 5 3/11/86 1:15,500 by Qascophotoplenty gorge park, greensborough bypass, metropolitan ring road

Both Banyule and Nillumbik Councils support the East West Link Project between the Metropolitan Ring Road and Eastern Freeway.News clipping, black text.east west link project, metropolitan ring road, nillumbik council, banyule city council

Summary report of the Country Roads Board's 1981 proposals for the F5 Freeway (now Metropolitan Ring Road) between Dalton Road and Diamond Creek Road and the duplication of Greensborough Road (Greensborough By-pass).Historic proposal for roads in the Greensborough area51 pages, text, colour maps. Plastic binding.country roads board, greensborough bypass, metropolitan ring road, greensborough road

The Greensborough by-pass extends from Grimshaw Street in the south to Diamond Creek Road in the north. It is intersected by the eastern end of the Metropolitan Ring Road.Unpublished photographs of the construction of the Greensborough by-pass.21 colour photographs of the construction phase of the Greensborough By-pass.greensborough bypass, roads, greensborough, gary partington, metropolitan ring road

Shows the service access road on the hill side which would later be cut away to provide the connection to the Northern Ring Road which was opened in April 1994.Colour photograph originally located in a magnetic style album titled 'Greensborough Bypass 1990s 5' suffering significant degradation. No information contained in album or on reverse of photos except where noted. Relocated to archival photosafe storage.greensborough bypass, road construction, greensborough, northern ring road

Shows the service access road on the hill side which would later be cut away to provide the connection to the Northern Ring Road which was opened in April 1994.Colour photograph originally located in a magnetic style album titled 'Greensborough Bypass 1990s 5' suffering significant degradation. No information contained in album or on reverse of photos except where noted. Relocated to archival photosafe storage.greensborough bypass, road construction, greensborough, northern ring road

Discussion of the need to provide a link between the Metropolitan Ring Road at Greensborough and the Eastlink at either Bulleen or Ringwood, to alleviate traffic congestion on Rosanna Road and other streets in the Banyule area.Four pages, text and coloured photographsRoyal Auto Feb. 2016 p. 15-19eastlink, metropolitan ring road, rosanna road rosanna

The North East link Project, is touted as the biggest road project in Victoria's history and will connect the Metropolitan Ring Road to the Eastern Freeway at Bulleen Road. This Feb 2020 article outlines the reasons for the project.News clipping, black and white text and colour image.north east link, , rosanna road rosanna, metropolitan ring road

Millions were splashed on roads and transport during the 2017-2018 State Budget in a bid to ease the gridlock which plagues the region. Including improvements to the Greensborough end of the Western (Metropolitan) Ring Road.News article 1 page, black text, colour image.transport, metropolitan ring road

An update on major projects in Victoria, named "Victoria's Big Build" including the North East Link Project, M80 Ring Road upgrades, Hurstbridge rail line duplication and level crossing removals. 8 p., colour illus. and map. north east link, victoria's big build, western ring road, hurstbridge rail line

Newspaper Clipping from the ""Mail", 12 May 1998 P5. "Ring road talks"Maroondah councillor and Eastern Ring Road steering committee member Neil Rose last week met State Roads Minister Geoff Craige to discuss funding for the project. The committee is pushing for $800 million in state and federal funding to build the road as soon as possible.

Volume 2: Working papers. This report is a review and appraisal of the Outer Ring Road Study Diamond Creek to Ringwood prepared for The Road Planning Liaison Committee by the Joint Road Planning Group for the The City of Doncaster & Templestowe and The Shire of Eltham by Loder & Bayly Planning & Engineering Consultants. "This paper attempts to set a framework for an evaluation of the recommended road link between Diamond Creek and Ringwood." Various perspectives are examined. Includes fold out maps.91 p, maps, 27 cm.melbourne ring road, roads, freeways

Letter to the editor published in the Diamond Valley News,, July 1, 1998 by John Wise, General Mananger Aged Services, Melbourne Citymisson Retirement Centre, Diamond St. stating the situation regarding a reduction in subsidies by the State Goverment and the organisations committment to upgrade the facilities. In 2021, Judge Book is known as St Vincent's Care Services Eltham. Another letter to the editor refers to the Ring Road / Greensborough Bypass / Greensborough Highway Duplication by Karen Geradts, convenor of the St Andrews & District Branch of the Australian Greens. judge book memorial village, aged care, melbourne city mission, seniors, funding, ring road, nursing home, aged care facility, john wise, greensborough bypass, greensborough highway, karin geradts, st andrews & district branch of the australian greens, judgebook

The Nillumbik Festival was introduced as a replacement for the Eltham Festival following the disbandment of Eltham Shire Council in December 1994 and the creation of Nillumbik Shire Council. It was an attempt to draw away from Eltham and be more inclusive of the wider communities in Nillumbik. However other local communities had their own festivals and the concept of a Nillumbik Festival was never widely accepted by the community and it shortly reverted back to the Eltham Fesitval in 1997. Page 5 Photo: Acting Sen-Sgergeant Paul MacNicholl of Eltham Police with Jamie-Lee Teagley and friends at the Nillumbik Festival on Saturday Page 6 Photos: Nillumbik Chief Don Cordell with Parade leader Jock Read & Lofty Roma O'Callaghan and Brian McKean of Plenty Valley FM - 88.6 Artist Ray Macminn of Diamond Valley arts Society exhibition The Eastside Jazz Band lead the way in Saturday's Nillumbik Festival Eltham Football Club fellas fly the flag for the Panthers in Main Road Eltham Lionesses Marcia Whitely, Peggy Lear, June Cook & Kath Elliott ALP's Sherryl Garbutt, Harry Jenkins, Sig Jorgensen and Jenny Macklin Diamond Valley Arts Society's Don Cook paints with oils on Saturday It's amaxing who'll you'll meet at the Nillumbik Festival Page 7 Photos: Eltham MLA Wayne Phillips with Jaga Jaga candidate Michelle Penson Greens candidate Julie Coulston with Geraldine Ryan at Knox Park The Anti Ring Road Organisation march on, you guessed it, Main Road Lower Plenty Primary School had an imaginative display in the Parade The Melbourne Kyokushin Club show their defence skills on Saturday Brian Harvey of Diamond Valley Sports Complex at the Fitness Expo Michael Jerrard and president Trevor Taylor of Greensborough- Diamond Creek Apex Jock Kyme drives the Democratic Nillumbik Association float on Main Road Page 8: Letter: Time for a new Eltham Festival by Sigmund JorgensenNewsprint1995, eltham festival, nillumbik festival, 1st eltham brownies, 1st eltham scouts, alistair knox park, allwood house belly dance, anti ring road organisation (arro), brian mckean, circus of chaos, democratic nillumbik association, diamond valley people for nuclear disamament, don cordell, drum group, eastside jazz band, eltham cfa, eltham community health centre, eltham east primary school, eltham fire brigade, eltham football club juniors, eltham north primary school, eltham primary school, eltham ses, eltham south primary school, eltham steam and stationary engine society, grand parade, harry jenkins, jean austin, jenny macklin, jock read, john cust, john huf, julie coulston, kevin abbott, kevin austin, lofty (horse), lower plenty primary school, lyn allison, main road, melbourne kyokushin karate school, montmorency garden club, montmorency south primary school, montsalvat coachlines, nillumbik commissioners, nillumbik garden club, north warrandyte fire brigade, panther place, peter burton, plenty valley 88.6 fm, pryor street, rats of tobruk memorial pipes and drums, research fire brigade, research primary school, robert guy, roma o'callaghan, sheryl garbutt, sigmund jorgensen, tim newhouse, wayne phillips m.p., woodridge pre-school, diamond valley vineyards, dutch social club, edendale community farm, eltham bowling club, eltham eagles in-line hockey, eltham football club, eltham rugby football club, eltham vineyards, ginger garlic, kingstan berries, silvie's delectables, vili's pies, wycliffe bible translators