Speed limit reductions across Golden Plains will come into effect next month to enhance safety for pedestrians and road users.
Changes along council-managed roads will occur from July 1, following community consultation, resident requests and an application to the Department of Transport and Planning.
Speed limits along Smythes Creek’s Bells Road, Smythesdale’s Sebastopol-Smythesdale Road from Ross Creek, Haddon’s Wilsons Road, and Ross Creek’s Post Office Road will be reduced from 100kph to 80kph.
Lethbridge’ Ackland Road, Haddon’s Racecourse Road, and Smythesdale’s Sebastopol-Smythesdale Road from Pascoe Street speed limits will also be reduced from 80kph to 60kph.
Golden Plains Shire mayor Brett Cunningham said the speed limit reductions looked to enhance pedestrian safety for residents and visitors to Golden Plains.
“Council has listened to residents’ concerns about speed limit reductions on these roads and has worked closely with the Department of Transport to implement these changes,” he said.
“Council will continue to monitor speed limits in consultation with the community and identify projects that improve safety for all users residing in or passing through Golden Plains.
“Maintaining the safety of both pedestrians and road users on Golden Plains Shire’s road network is critical work, and these speed limit reductions support our commitment to road safety.”
Mayor Cunningham said council welcomed the speed limit reductions in Lethbridge, Smythes Creek, Haddon, Ross Creek and Smythesdale from the start of next month.
