Thank you to those who took the time to provide feedback on our previous design to improve the traffic calming measures on Mount Malvern Road in Chandlers Hill / Aberfoyle Park.

Following the engagement process we have considered the feedback and updated our design. Our response to specific feedback received during the consultation can be found in the Responses to feedback document.

The updated plans can be viewed here, and have been modified as follows:

• Location 1: Gulfview Drive and Scenic Court intersection - the proposed modification of the existing device at the intersection of Mount Malvern Road, Scenic Court and Gulfview Drive now has a set of ‘speed cushions’ to be installed just north of the intersection, to ensure that all approaching vehicle speeds are low. This change addresses the concerns we received about the likely increase in vehicle speeds through the device that was previously proposed.

• Location 2: north of Belvedere Court - the proposed modification of the existing device has not had any significant changes.

• Location 3: Between Corella Avenue and Malvern Court - the proposed installation of new device at this location has been removed. This addresses the concerns raised about the impacts to driveway access and drainage that could have been generated by the previously proposed device.

The features incorporated into our design have been carefully chosen to achieve the best compromise between meeting Australian Standards and working within significant site constraints including existing site topography, driveways and the close proximity of large trees. Consideration has also been given toward limiting the loss of on-street parking, with the shortening of the Location 2 device actually providing up to 4 additional on-street parking spaces with no other loss of parking proposed.

The latest plans will maintain and even possibly improve the current traffic calming performance of the existing devices, whilst making the road much safer for all users. This should ensure that the potential for motorists to use Mount Malvern Road as a cut-through route is minimised.

We have recommended that funding be committed towards the construction of this project in the 2024-25 financial year, subject to Council’s annual budget process.