Engagement outcomes
Throughout the engagement 126 people visited the Your Say page, and 10 local businesses were visited. Feedback was received from 21 individuals.
The written feedback provided via the Your Say page was mostly positive, with 81% supportive of the proposed project. All staff members of the five businesses that we met with were supportive.
Many of the comments received indicated support for the project and/or for the provision of safer pedestrian crossings in general, as well as the improved safety for children and families.
Some queries were received regarding the design and location of the crossing and whether there will be any impact to on-street parking. The proposed crossing location is an ideal distance from the roundabout at the Esplanade, and will also regulate traffic speeds adjacent to Rotary Park, which often hosts events involving the gathering of large groups of people. The design will not result in the loss of any on-street car parking spaces.
The concept plan has now been finalised without any changes.
Construction of the crossing is currently expected in 2025 after the busy summer holiday period. All efforts will be made to minimise disruption to nearby businesses, residents and visitors to the area during construction.
Further updates about the construction process and timing will be provided prior to any works commencing.
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Background
We’re proposing to construct a new wombat crossing between the Esplanade and Grundy Terrace linking directly with Rotary Park in Christies Beach.
The crossing will improve road safety for pedestrians crossing Beach Road between the Esplanade and Grundy Terrace, and links directly to Rotary Park. As this project is a traffic management solution it must be built to meet with legislation and regulations and as such there is limited opportunity for feedback to influence the design.
The type of crossing proposed to be installed is known as a ‘Wombat Crossing’, which involves the installation of a zebra crossing on top of a raised platform and requires all vehicles travelling along Beach Road to stop and give priority to any pedestrians using the crossing.
We acknowledge that there have been concerns raised previously in relation to pedestrian crossings in this location relating to the use of flashing lights on the Wombat Crossings on the Esplanade. In response to those concerns this proposed Wombat Crossing will NOT include the use of flashing lights.
The proposed design does NOT involve any reduction to existing on-street parking spaces.
You can view the concept plan for more detail.
Engagement on the proposed concept plan was undertaken between 27 May and 16 June 2024.
