Traffic improvements at three locations in the southern suburbs of Greater Geelong will be investigated, following a report endorsed at last night's Council meeting.
The report was presented to Council as a result of a Notice of Motion from Councillor Ron Nelson at the February Council meeting, requesting a report from the City's CEO to address community members' concerns about pedestrian safety at the following locations:
- Burdekin Drive, Highton (at or near the entrance to Christian College);
- Highmont Drive and Charolais Court, Belmont;
- Meadowvale Drive and Amarina Crescent, Grovedale; and
- Carter Road, Armstrong Creek.
Meadowvale Road, Grovedale is currently funded in the City's 2020-21 Capital Worksprogram, with speed humps being constructed in coming months.
Highmont Drive, Belmont and Carter Rd, Armstrong Creek have both been submitted by councillors for funding consideration in the 2021-22 Budget which, if funded, will be delivered outside of the City's Capital Works program for traffic management infrastructure.
The endorsed report, recommended undertaking traffic data surveys on the current traffic volumes, speed, turning movements and pedestrian usage to determine suitability for future works at:
- Burdekin Drive, Highton;
- Highmont Drive, Belmont; and
- Carter Road, Armstrong Creek.
Results from the traffic surveys will then be assessed by City staff to determine suitability of further works. If suitable, concept plans, engagement with local residents and funding assessments will be carried out.
Greater Geelong Mayor Stephanie Asher said it was important to continue improving safety throughout the region.
As we look to embrace more sustainable modes of travel, like walking and riding, we need good traffic infrastructure to support those changes.
Kardinia Ward Councillor Ron Nelson said he looked forward to seeing the results of the traffic survey.
Thanks to residents raising these concerns with us, we are getting the sites investigated further to determine the next steps to make our suburbs safer and more liveable.
It is pleasing to see works already planned for Meadowvale Road, Grovedale, and I look forward to seeing what can be done for the other sites where community members have raised potential safety issues for pedestrians.
