Have your say on proposed road safety improvements

Have your say on proposed road safety improvements

Published on 09 December 2024

Residents are encouraged to have their say on eight proposed road safety projects planned for the Gannawarra Shire.

Council has received funding from the Transport Accident Commission’s Safe Local Roads and Street Program, which will help all councils plan, design and deliver safety improvements on the highest risk local roads, intersections and precincts.

“Council thanks the Transport Accident Commission for providing funding via its Safer Local Roads and Streets Program to improve the safety of Council-managed roads in the municipality,” Council Chief Executive Officer, Geoff Rollinson said.

“This funding will be used to undertake road safety improvements that would not have been possible without significant financial planning or additional support from our State or Federal counterparts.”

The projects that are earmarked to potentially benefit from Gannawarra Shire Council’s allocation of funding, subject to approval from the Victorian Department of Transport and Planning and the Transport Accident Commission, include:

Improvements to the intersection of Cohuna Island and Tennis roads, Cohuna, including the installation of raised pedestrian crossings either side of Apex Park. The installation of a roundabout and speed reduction measures at the intersection of Channel and Market streets, Cohuna. A reduction of the speed limit within the Kerang central business district to 40 kilometres per hour. Raising the road level at the school crossing at Boundary Street, Kerang, near Mitchell Street to reduce the speed of motorists entering this area. Installing a roundabout, raised pedestrian crossings and speed reduction measures at the intersection of Maxwell, Shadforth and Wyndham streets, Kerang. Installing speed reduction measures along Fitzroy and Nolan streets, either side of Vaughan Street. Reconfiguring the intersection of Scoresby and Shadforth streets, Kerang, including the installation of a roundabout and new entry area to the Scoresby Street swimming pool parking area.  Installing speed reduction measures along Wyndham Street, Kerang, either side of Victoria Street.

“These measures will reduce the instances of vehicle collisions that have occurred at these intersections over many years, as well as improve pedestrian safety,” Mr Rollinson said.

Residents can provide feedback on the eight proposals before 5pm Friday, 17 January 2025 by using one of the following options:

By clicking on the “Road safety initiatives” heading at www.gsc.vic.gov.au/yoursay and completing an online form. By picking up a Have Your Say form from Council’s Customer Service Centres at Cohuna and Kerang and completing your form by the due date. By phoning Council on (03) 5450 9333. By emailing [email protected].

“All feedback received will be incorporated into the final designs, with approved projects needing to be completed by 2027,” Mr Rollinson said.

“Council will keep residents updated regarding the status of these projects and when works occur throughout the next 12 months.”

ABOVE: Changes to the speed limit within the Kerang central business district and pedestrian access to the intersection of Cohuna Island and Tennis roads are two of the eight proposed road safety projects Council is considering.