Cowin Street Diamond Creek - pedestrian crossing improvements

  • Project typePedestrian crossing safety improvements
  • Project value$112,000
  • Project scheduleWorks expected to commence December 2024
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Background

Works are being undertaken near the intersection of Clyde Street and Cowin Street Diamond Creek to improve safety for motorists, pedestrians and the school crossing supervisor.

These works are scheduled to be undertaken during the summer school holiday period to minimise disruption to the nearby primary school. 

Works include

  • Installing a speed hump, wombat crossing and kerb extensions to slow southbound traffic before the school crossing
  • Realigning parking bays on Cowin Street

Funding details

Transport Accident Commission (TAC) - $56,000

Nillumbik Shire Council - $56,000

Total project value - $112,000

Project updates

September 2024

Council removed four trees in Cowin Street as part of the proposed safety improvement works. The removal of the trees was brought forward to address a number of recent safety incidents and ongoing pedestrian concerns for users of the footpaths, including those accessing the primary school. Tree roots were causing trip hazards and damaging the surrounding road. The removal was completed during the September school holidays to reduce any risk or disruption to the public and school. Replacement of the removed trees will be assessed once the pedestrian crossing works have been completed and nature strip reinstated.

Location

Cowin Street, Diamond Creek 3089  View map

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