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Project summary

Willmott Drive has been identified for upgrading to improve road safety for motorists and pedestrians. After receiving community feedback during the public consultation period, we have revised the plans to only install selected treatments and we will monitor the areas where the unsupported treatments were planned.

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The City received 59 responses from residents and business owners. Residents living on Willmott 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 was 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 with the the total number of roundabouts being implemented, reducing from six to four. The City will then monitor the road for at least three years and 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.

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Frequently asked questions - Willmott Drive Upgrades

Why are roundabouts chosen as the traffic treatment at these intersections?

Roundabouts are safe and effective form of intersection control that can be installed on all the identified intersections of the project. They help to reduce vehicle speed and their safety performance is well proven. Their use in this project is expected to be better than other forms of channelization.

The upgrades selected for Wilmott Drive are intended to discourage regional traffic transiting between Read Street and Ennis Avenue from using Willmott Drive and instead redirect this regional traffic to Rae Road, which has been designed for this purpose.

What if my driveway and verge is affected by these works?

Your driveway position will not change as a result of this project and we will reconstruct your driveway and reinstate your verge and irrigation at our cost.

You will still be able to access your property during construction and we will have traffic management in place to assist.

Will the pedestrian and school crossings along Willmott Drive be impacted?

All existing pedestrian crossings will be maintained and some of these facilities will be upgraded. 

For Cooloongup Primary School: The existing at grade crossing at the Willmott Drive/Westerly Way intersection and the crossing through the underpass (beneath Willmott Drive) will remain.

How do cyclists travel through these roundabouts?

There will be off-road bike path facilities for bike riders travelling both ways through these roundabouts. Cyclists wanting to continue travelling on the road can also continue to do so by going to the middle of the approach lane.

Will the existing street lighting be sufficient at these roundabouts?

All existing street lighting at the affected intersections will be upgraded to Western Power standards.

What will the centre of the roundabouts look like?

The roundabouts are likely to include non-irrigated planting and a patterned design.

How will you evaluate if the effectiveness of the treatments?

Traffic counts have been taken before and will be taken again after construction to evaluate the effectiveness of the treatments. Additionally, crash statistics over a number of years will be reviewed.

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Willmott Drive and Grange Drive, Cooloongup
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