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Council Resolution & Invitation to Community Drop-In session

4 November 2025

Thank you for your ongoing interest in improving traffic safety in Woodville South.

On 14 October 2025, we shared the outcomes of our first round of community engagement, which was held between 11 June and 2 July 2025. The consultation feedback identified speed humps were generally supported. However, there were many who also suggested alternative solutions.

Following this update, we received further feedback from residents through deputations and petitions to the Strategic & Engagement Committee on 20 October 2025.

Key proposals included:

  • A preference to explore other traffic calming options, even if these may cost more or effect on-street parking
  • Further consultation to occur on other options before a final decision is made
  • Interest in addressing speeding issues on Oval Avenue and Conor Avenue
Council’s Decision

After considering the feedback received, the Committee and Council have resolved the following:

Motion (Cl 27/10/2025):

1. Notes the outcomes of Community Engagement as summarised in Appendix 1.

2. Extends the consultation period to allow for additional engagement on alternative traffic calming treatments and includes Oval Avenue and Connor Avenue. The engagement process will comprise:

  • An initial stage, including a drop-in session with community members to assist staff in identifying viable traffic calming options; and
  • A subsequent four-week community consultation period to seek feedback and understand community preferences for the identified options.

3. Notes that residents have been encouraged to contact Council staff to discuss eligibility for parking time limit exemptions and driveway access support. ORDINARY COUNCIL 27 October 2025 City of Charles Sturt

4. That the Mayor write a further letter on behalf of Council to the Hon Chris Picton MP, Minister for Health and Wellbeing, requesting an urgent and comprehensive review of car parking facilities at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, with the aim of identifying and delivering additional parking for hospital staff, including options to reduce the cost of parking for QEH staff, and emphasising the need to support staff safety and uphold the organisation's duty of care.

We are now working through the recommendations, commencing with a community drop-in session.

Invitation to Attend a Drop-In Session

We invite you to come along, speak with Council staff, and share your traffic calming ideas with us:

When: Tuesday 11 November 2025
Where: Woodville District Cricket Club, Oval Avenue, Woodville South
Time: Drop in anytime between 4:00pm and 6:00pm

The ideas and feedback collected during the session will help us identify a range of viable traffic calming options, which we will bring back to the community for further consultation in early 2026.

We look forward to hearing your ideas and working together to create safer streets in Woodville South.