To improve safety, the Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) is reducing the speed limit to 40km/h on Wilson Street (Wimmera Highway) in Horsham's central business district, effective from the week of 11 August 2025, weather permitting.
This change will apply to the section of Wilson Street between Urquhart Street and Gardenia Street, which was previously set at 50km/h.
Council supports this change by DTP as part of efforts to improve safety in this busy area which is a key route for both local and freight traffic as well as significant pedestrian and vehicle movement.
Mayor Cr Ian Ross said "Horsham's Town Hall is an example of one of the key sites that fronts Wilson St. This speed limit reduction will make it safer for patrons attending events at that venue."
Reducing the speed limit brings it in line with the surrounding 40km/h CBD zones and will give drivers more time to react in emergencies, helping to prevent accidents and reduce the severity of those that may occur.
