Victorian Notice to Mariners

The following Notice to Mariners is published for general information.

28 April 2026 Victoria - Australia

28 April 2026

No. 245(T) – 2026

Local Port of Port Phillip

Mordialloc

Mordialloc Creek Temporary Closure and Vessel Traffic Management for Rail Bridge Works

Date:

Thursday 30 April to Sunday 31 May 2026

Details:

Mariners are advised of works undertaken by Southern Program Alliance in the vicinity of Mordialloc Creek Rail Bridge, at approximate location (WGS84): 38˚ 00.618’S, 145˚ 05.404’E. Public vessel through traffic will be subject to the following impacts: 1. An exclusion zone will be established around the works area. During this time public vessel access will be prohibited for up to three separate 4-hour periods between Sunday 10 May and Wednesday 13 May 2026. The exclusion zone will exist between approximately 50 metres downstream of the rail bridge and the downstream edge of Mordialloc Creek Boat Ramp. The exclusion zone will be monitored by on-water marshals and marked by lit buoys fitted with 1-2nm marine lanterns and floating barrier buoy lines as shown in map 1  on the attachment.  2. A traffic light flag system will operate on the water, with traffic marshals in attendance for up to eight 45-minute periods during the following times: • Between Friday 1 May and Sunday 3 May 2026 • Between Sunday 10 May and Friday 15 May 2026 The traffic light flag system may also be used occasionally between Thursday 30 April and Sunday 31 May 2026, if required, for public safety. On-water plant, equipment and potential hazards to navigation arising from the works will be marked as per IALA standards. More information is available on Victoria’s Big Build Website at: bigbuild.vic.gov.au Mariners are advised of the closures and vessel traffic management and advised to navigate with caution in the vicinity of Mordialloc Creek.  

Relevant Law:

The exclusion zone has been established under the Marine Safety Act 2010. Entry is prohibited to all persons and vessels excluding individuals involved in the works and Parks Victoria officers.

Charts & Publications Affected:

AUS143, AUS155, AU439145.

Further Notice:

No further Notice will be issued.

Attachments:

If you require further information, please contact the Level Crossing Removal Project at 1800 105 105.

Chris Anderson

Moorings and Port Service Operations Manager

Maritime and Waterways Operations

If you wish to receive Parks Victoria issued Notice to Mariners, please email your details to noticetomariners@parks.vic.gov.au. To view Notices, visit www.parks.vic.gov.au

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