Grange Drive traffic treatments
The following traffic treatments and associated works will be carried out on Grange Drive (between Willmott Drive and Gascoyne Way):
- Road widening and pedestrian refuge island between Lyons Court and Murchison Road.
- Footpath connection between the new pedestrian refuge island and skatepark.
- Raised plateau at the intersection of Murchison Road.
- Footpath modifications at the intersection of Arrow Way.
- Raised plateau at the intersection of Cambridge Crescent.
- Kerb replacements and footpath modifications at the Gascoyne Way roundabout.
The footpath connection between the new pedestrian refuge island and skatepark was completed in March 2023.
The earthworks and pavement construction works for the road widening required for the new pedestrian refuge island between Lyons Court and Murchison Road is scheduled to start on 15 May. All kerbing and footpath works at each of the project locations will coincide with the pedestrian refuge island works.
Asphalt works for the pedestrian refuge island widening and raised intersection plateaus are scheduled for Saturday 27 May.
Traffic management will be in place during the works, with lane closures and occasional road closures to ensure the safety of workers and road users. A full road closure will be required for the asphalt works on 27 May with signed detour routes. Access will be provided at all times to residents who are directly affected by the road closures.
Submissions of feedback closed on Friday 21 October 2022 and the plans have been revised. Where traffic treatments are being installed, footpaths, crossings and driveway extensions will be included in the works. This project is supported and fully funded by the Australian Government’s Local Roads and Community Infrastructure funding.
Willmott Drive update
The City received 59 responses from residents and business owners. Residents living on Wilmott Drive expressed concerns about accessibility to their properties, the crossovers at the proposed roundabouts and the perception of devaluation of their properties. The feedback in general commented that six roundabouts were too many, and there were safety concerns about drivers speeding while navigating these proposed roundabouts.
According to Main Roads Western Australia’s crash data, all six roundabouts are required to reduce the risk of severity of clashes and improve safety. Based on the feedback received, the City will therefore implement these treatments based on priority. For this project, the total number of roundabouts for construction will be reduced from six to four. The City will then monitor the road for at least three years and then make a decision about the other two roundabouts. The two roundabouts that are not proceeding in this financial year are located at the Willmott Drive and Cambridge Drive intersection and the Willmott Drive and Gibbs Road intersection. To view the final design visit Willmott Drive plans.
Grange Drive update
Six responses were been received for Grange Drive. These responses highlighted businesses being affected by the proposed modification in front of the Supa IGA and medical centre and the congestion at this location due to its proximity to the traffic signals at the Ennis Ave/Grange Dr intersection, which is under the jurisdiction of Main Roads Western Australia.
In view of the feedback, the City has decided to exclude the proposed modification in front of the Supa IGA and the medical centre from the current scope of works and monitor the area for at least three years. If it is deemed that the access restriction at the two crossovers will still benefit the community, then the City will proceed with implementing the upgrades. To view the final design visit Grange Drive plans.