The City has previously undertaken community consultation in relation to proposed traffic treatments along Thorpe Street. The proposed treatments were approved for State Blackspot funding and included blister islands at three locations along Thorpe Street.
Community feedback showed strong support for traffic calming along Thorpe Street. Feedback also highlighted a preference for raised safety platforms over blister islands. Raised safety platforms were seen as a more effective way to slow traffic and were also considered to have less impact on driveway access at the proposed locations.
As a result of this feedback, the City’s Traffic Engineers and Designers have revisited the site with a view to altering the design to raised safety platforms to suit the community.
The revised design shows raised safety platforms at four locations along Thorpe Street. The locations are the same as the three originally proposed blister islands as well as an additional platform between May Street and Houston Street.
With Blackspot funding allocated to this project, the City is committed to installing traffic calming along Thorpe Street. Ensuring community support is an important part of this process.
The City welcomes community feedback on the proposed raised safety platforms. If the raised safety platforms do not proceed, the alternative would be to return to the original design of three blister islands.
Proposed upgrades
- Modification at the Thorpe Street and Bayview Street intersection
- A raised safety platforms between Allen Close and Stokes Street
- A raised safety platforms between William Street and Florence Street
- A raised safety platforms between Quin Street and May Street
- A raised safety platforms between May Street and Houston Street
- Modification at the Thorpe Street and Patterson Road intersection
Please refer to the plan (Drawing No. 03624-PC1) to review the proposed works.
FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
A raised safety platform is an elevated section of road with red coloured surfacing, designed to slow vehicles. It helps make Thorpe Street safer for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers.
A blister island is a raised, oval-shaped traffic island designed to deflect vehicle movement sideways, encouraging lower speeds. This treatment helps make Thorpe Street safer for pedestrians, cyclists, and drivers.
Example image of a blister island shown below.
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If your driveway is impacted, the City will reinstate it at no cost to the property owner. Access will be maintained throughout construction, with appropriate traffic management in place to assist residents.
The City will assess existing lighting at each treatment location and upgrade it to meet Western Power standards if required.
Pending the outcomes of public consultation, works are expected to begin in the 2026/2027 financial year. Residents will be notified of the construction schedule closer to the start date.
Providing feedback
We value the community’s input in shaping a safe and sustainable future for our City. Please send your feedback via email to customer@rockingham.wa.gov.au by Monday, 25 May 2026