The assessment examined traffic movements and safety concerns affecting the Warracknabeal Education Precinct, Warracknabeal Kindergarten, early years services and St Mary’s Primary School.
The assessment identified several opportunities to improve pedestrian safety, traffic flow and vehicle movements throughout the precinct. The council has now secured funding through Victoria’s Safe Local Roads and Streets Program to deliver more than $1-million in safety improvements, including raised pedestrian crossings, traffic-
calming measures, street lighting, footpaths and enhanced signage along Werrigar and Anderson streets and sections of Campbell Street.
Construction is expected to start early next year.
Council chief executive Tammy Smith said the project represented a significant investment in community safety.
“The consolidation of our schools onto one site has created tremendous educational opportunities for local students, but it has also increased traffic volumes and congestion throughout the surrounding streets,” she said.
“These infrastructure improvements will make it safer for children, parents, teachers and motorists moving through the precinct every day.”
However, Ms Smith said additional improvements were still required along Campbell Street and would require further funding support.
She said school principals had raised traffic safety concerns for St Mary’s Primary School, particularly along Campbell Street, as well as broader issues affecting the Warracknabeal Kindergarten and Warracknabeal Education Precinct.
Key concerns included traffic congestion, pedestrian safety, vehicle movements and conflicts between buses, cars and pedestrians during peak school periods.
To address the issues and support future funding applications, the council proposes making Campbell Street one-way between King and Lyle streets.
“Council is committed to pursuing long-term solutions that improve safety across the entire education precinct,” Ms Smith said.
“Making Campbell Street one-way would provide additional space for pedestrian infrastructure, improve traffic flow and strengthen our ability to secure future funding for further upgrades.
“The safety of our students, families and school communities must remain our highest priority, and it is vital we continue working collaboratively to address these issues as soon as possible.”
Councils invites the Warracknabeal community to provide feedback on the proposed Campbell Street change through a 28-day ‘Have Your Say’ process, beginning tomorrow, in line with council’s Community Engagement Policy and Procedure.
Submissions will close at noon on October 22.
People can make submissions on the council’s website or by writing to the chief executive by emailing info@yarriambiack.vic.gov.au or posting submissions to PO Box 243, Warracknabeal VIC 3393.
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