By Ewen McRae
Brimbank council has installed speed humps on a small stretch of road in Sydenham, following community safety concerns.
Three speed humps were installed on Trickey Avenue, between Overton Lea Boulevard and Pecks Road. The area concerned is about 500 metres long, and includes residential homes, as well as the Arcare Aged Care Home, a childcare centre and a swimming school.
Council infrastructure director Neil Whiteside said the speed humps were a response to a traffic survey in 2016, and feedback from residents.
“Council is responding to community concerns about road safety in Trickey Avenue, Sydenham, by improving lighting and installing three road humps,” Mr Whiteside said.
“The project follows a thorough investigation of road safety concerns raised with council in 2016 – including a road survey – which looked at the speed, volume and type of vehicles – crash data and police report incidents.
“Cars frequently park on both sides of the road – which further impacts on safety.”
The traffic survey showed 3573 vehicles used the road every weekday. Council sent a letter to residents, and of the 37 replies just five were against the project.
The project will also include lighting upgrades and will cost $65,000 to complete.
