Public Notice Roundup: City Underground Maintenance and Regional Health Advisories

Public Transport: City Underground Track Maintenance

Sydney Trains has issued a notice regarding essential track maintenance within the City Underground network. To improve service reliability, maintenance works including rerailing and routine civil, signal, and electrical inspections will commence at 12:00 PM on Thursday, 26 March 2026, and are scheduled to continue until 4:00 PM on Tuesday, 31 March 2026.

• Noise Impacts: Residents near the city circle may experience additional noise at night and over the weekend due to diesel work trains and equipment deliveries.
• Traffic and Parking: Heavy vehicles will utilize local streets for site access, specifically targeting Castlereagh Street and Upper Fort Street. On-street parking will be restricted near rail access gates in these areas.
• Pedestrian Safety: Traffic controllers will be stationed at key access points to assist motorists and pedestrians during the work period.

Health Advisory: Measles and Japanese Encephalitis Alerts

NSW Health continues to monitor several active health alerts affecting the Sydney metropolitan and surrounding regions. Residents are urged to remain vigilant following recent confirmed cases and environmental detections.

• Measles Alert: Public health units have issued alerts for Western and Northern Sydney, as well as the Nepean Blue Mountains district. Multiple exposure sites, including healthcare facilities and retail centers in Jordan Springs and Penrith, have been identified. Symptoms to watch for include fever, sore eyes, and a blotchy red rash.
• Japanese Encephalitis (JE): Free access to the JE vaccine has been expanded for individuals visiting high-risk Local Government Areas (LGAs) for outdoor recreation. This follows a prolonged mosquito season and recent virus detections in sentinel testing.

Infrastructure Update: Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport

Ongoing construction activities at the Orchard Hills Metro Station and the associated Stabling and Maintenance Facility are scheduled throughout March 2026. Current works include the installation of station canopy steelwork, platform screen doors, and high-voltage equipment.

• Road Impacts: Utility relocation and sewer-main construction continue on Samuel Marsden Road and Kent Road. Residents should expect temporary traffic changes and should follow all posted signage.
• Structural Concerns: A major transportation route connecting Sydney with Western NSW remains under restricted access following the discovery of structural instability. Motorists are advised to check the latest road conditions before traveling west.

Public Service Announcement: Education Sector Survey

The Public Service Association (PSA) has issued a final reminder for General Assistants in NSW schools. A critical survey regarding workload concerns and the new GA staffing allocation methodology will close today, Thursday, 26 March 2026, at 4:00 PM. Affected staff are encouraged to submit their feedback prior to the deadline to ensure representation in upcoming industrial discussions.