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■ Mitchell Shire Council has launched a charm offensive, thanking the State Government for funds for road improvements. “A range of key road safety projects across Mitchell Shire will be delivered thanks to funding from the Victorian Government’s Safe Local Roads and Streets Program,” said a media release issued on Friday (Sep. 19). Mitchell Shire Mayor Cr John Dougall said said the funding would make a tangible difference to safety for all road users. “Improving safety on our local roads is a priority for Council and our community. These upgrades are about reducing risk, preventing crashes and saving lives,” Cr Dougall said. “The Safe Local Roads and Streets Program recognises that local governments face significant challenges in delivering road safety improvements.” Ongoing works in Mitchell Shire include: ■ Lithgow St, Beveridge: Installation of a raised pedestrian crossing. This is also being completed alongside additional works to add a roundabout to the Patterson Rd intersection. ■ Windham Street, Wallan: Raised pedestrian crossing and speed limit reduction. Upcoming works include: ■ Chittick Place, Seymour: Closure of access to Chittick Place from Oak St and Anzac Avenue by extension of the kerb and footpath. Raised pedestrian priority crossings at: ■ Rail St, Wandong ■ Wallis St and Station St, Seymour ■ Pollard St, Seymour ■ Powlett St, Broadford
MEETING CALLED AFTER FREEWAY DEATHS
■ Following Hume Fwy deaths, residents attended a hall meeting in Hurstbridge last Monday (Sep. 15) to discuss their concerns about the growing local wildlife road toll and the risks this poses to people. This follows the tragic deaths of Sarla Khadka and Areeza Suwal who were struck and killed in Craigieburn while assisting an injured kangaroo. Residents honoured them for their compassion, with candles and a minute’s silence. “In Nillumbik, kangaroos, wombats, possums and birds are most commonly impacted by drivers, with the vulnerable Brush-tailed Phascogale also becoming victims,” said mel Nelson, President of community group, Roads and Roadside Ecology. She explained the many issues to the large crowd before they broke off into smaller groups to discuss changes needed from drivers, Nillumbik Council and the State Government to reduce the rising road toll. Residents expressed concern that wombats may become regionally extinct due to the number being killed on roads. They also expressed dismay at drivers of utes and 4WDs with bull bars who deliberately hit and run wildlife. Local wildlife rescuer, Leonie Sorrentino, explained that she and her fellow rescuers regularly face dangerous motorist behaviour when helping injured wildlife, even when police are attending. “That could have been us in Craigieburn,” Ms Sorrentino said.
● Residents met at Hurstbridge. Photo: Mel Nelson
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