Families walking to the park on Mandalay Circuit in Beveridge will have two safe places to cross, after Mitchell Shire Council secured $93,000 in road safety funding from the Transport Accident Commission.
Why Mandalay Circuit?
The crossings come straight from the community. Residents told Council drivers were speeding along the street and there was nowhere safe to cross near its two parks.
"This is a great result for Beveridge families, and it started with residents speaking up," Mitchell Shire Mayor John Dougall said.
"Parents told us they didn't feel safe crossing Mandalay Circuit with their children. These crossings will give everyone who lives here a safer walk to the park."
Beveridge is home to 11,696 residents in 2026 and is forecast to pass 112,000 by 2046, according to Forecast.id.
"As Beveridge grows, more families will be walking these streets every day," Cr Dougall said. "Getting safe crossings in place now means they'll be there as our community grows."
Where will the crossings go?
- Near the park between Cascade Drive and Liberty Crescent.
- Near the park next to 71 to 77 Mandalay Circuit.
How do raised crossings work?
People crossing have right of way. The crossing sits higher than the road, so drivers slow down as they approach and can see people waiting to cross more easily.
How is the project funded?
The $93,000 comes from the TAC's 2026 Local Government Grant Program. Council will match it dollar for dollar, bringing the total to $186,000. Mitchell Shire is one of 39 councils across Victoria sharing in $3 million through this year's program.
"We thank the Transport Accident Commission for backing this project. Sharing the cost means our community gets more for its money," Cr Dougall said.
When will work start?
Nearby residents and directly affected property owners will have their say on the design before construction starts.
"The people who use this street every day know it best, so we want to hear from them first," Cr Dougall said.
Construction is expected to start in late 2027 and finish by the middle of 2028. We'll keep residents updated as the project moves ahead.
