Traffic congestion near Truganina P-9 College has prompted local residents to take matters into their own hands. The school, located in Melbourne’s growing western suburbs, has seen its student numbers surge since opening in 2015, adding pressure to already busy roads during school drop-off and pick-up times.
To tackle these challenges, residents have launched the Truganina P-9 Action Group. The group’s first meeting brought together volunteers to brainstorm ways to improve traffic conditions around the school. Councillor Preet Singh, who announced the initiative highlighted the collaborative effort to engage Wyndham City Council, the school administration, and the Department of Education.
The intersection at Leakes Road and Clearwood Drive, a key access point to the school, has been a focal point of safety concerns. Laverton MP Sarah Connolly previously advocated for installing road safety cameras at this intersection, emphasising the importance of protecting students and families who navigate this busy crossing. Speed limits have since been lowered to 40 km/h near the school, and pedestrian signal times have been extended. While these steps have helped, the community believes more needs to be done.
The newly formed action group hopes its collective efforts will lead to meaningful solutions that ease congestion and enhance safety for all road users in the area.
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