Rail Geelong

The level crossing at Woolscour Lane is atop the railway embankment leading to the Barwon River, resulting to road traffic approaching it uphill both ways. It is a minor dirt road which sees little use, so in 2008 the road either side of it was closed to vehicle traffic, rather than bothering with any kind of upgrade to active protection.

A new 7-span culvert with side walkway was built under the embankment to the south of the level crossing in February 2011. This allowed water to the west of the railway to drain away during major flooding, as the embankment to the former level crossing impounds water behind it.

Photos

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Looking east towards the Barwon River from the new culvert	1 in 2 replacement with concrete sleepers during the recent occupation	New 7-span culvert built during the recent occupation
Culvert in place south of the level crossing to drain the lake in the foreground	New timber sleepers stabled beside the line	Handrails and walkway on the new culvert
Maintenance walkway on the west side of the new culvert	Eastern side of the new culvert, Woolscour Lane to the right	A few years later, only the style of level crossing sign has changed

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Sources

• http://www.vrhistory.com/ - Andrew Waugh