On Monday 26 October 2026, Council confirmed the minutes of the Strategic and Engagement Committee meeting held on Monday 19 October, including the decision on the Woodville South Traffic Safety Improvements project.

The adopted Motion is set out below:

That the Committee recommends to the Council:

1.That the presentation from staff be received and noted.

2.That Council endorses a revised approach for Glen Rowan Road, Glengarry Street, Glenhuntley Street and Glen Eira Street comprising:

a. no physical traffic calming devices being installed at this time

b. installation of radar speed feedback signs, with a minimum of two signs in each street and the final number, location and technology determined through further investigation.

c. review and adjustment of line marking, parking arrangements and signage near intersections with Connor Avenue to improve sight distance and reinforce intersection priority; and

d. ongoing monitoring of vehicle speeds following implementation to determine the effectiveness of these measures and whether further intervention is warranted.

e. report back to the S&E Committee 12 months after installation.

3.That Council endorses the installation of T and L line marking within the Woodville South precinct to better define appropriate on-street parking locations and assist in maintaining access to driveways and sight distance at intersections.

4.That Council endorses the adjustment of line marking, parking arrangements and signage near intersections with Connor Avenue to improve sight distance and reinforce intersection priority.

5.That Council endorses the use of the approximately $150,000 remaining in the approved 2026/27 Woodville South Traffic Safety Improvements project budget to implement Recommendations 2 and 3 and progress detailed investigation of traffic calming and pedestrian improvements along Oval Avenue.

6. That a budget bid be submitted through the 2027/28 Annual Business Plan and Budget process to progress the detailed investigation and design of traffic calming and pedestrian crossing improvements along Oval Avenue.

7. That the Mayor write to the Minister for Infrastructure and Transport to convey community concerns about safety at the Oval Avenue/Port Road intersection and intersections along Findon Road, and advocate for improvements that consider impacts on the surrounding local road network.

8.That Mayor and CEO write another letter to Minister for Health and Wellbeing Blair Boyer MP and CEO of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital providing results of consultation and advocating for their attention in carparking issues surrounding the Queen Elizabeth Hospital.

What happens next

In line with the decision of Council, staff will now progress the following actions:

• Procurement of radar speed feedback signs to be installed in Glen Rowan Road, Glengarry Street, Glenhuntley Street and Glen Eira Street.

• Installation of T and L parking line marking within the Woodville South precinct during the 2026/27 financial year.

• Modifications to parking, line marking and signage at the Connor Avenue intersections during the 2026/27 financial year.

• Commence detailed investigation and design of proposed traffic calming and pedestrian crossing improvements on Oval Avenue.

• Continue to advocate to the State Government for support in addressing local traffic and parking concerns associated with State Government assets.

Further information and updates will be shared on the above actions as they progress.