Children are currently walking perilously close to a major heavy traffic road in order to get to and from school. The area lacks clear signage and lines to mark the road shoulder, a job schools principal Michael Greenaway undertook with a line marker borrowed from the town’s football club.
Last month, Ms Ryan raised the urgent need for barriers and flashing 40km/h speed signs in parliament with a question to Roads and Road Safety Minister Ben Carroll, before personally inspecting the safety hazard with Mr Greenaway, local police and a concerned parent.
Ms Ryan said a site inspection was a step in the right direction.
“I’m relieved the minister (for roads and road safety) has ordered an urgent on-site inspection of this safety hazard,” she said.
“Constant heavy traffic and primary school students are a dangerous combination unless proper safety measures are in place.
“The school is back off the road and not in an obvious location, leading to a steady stream of speeding vehicles.
“Anyone familiar with the site would know why work needs to be undertaken. I’m sure the government will understand the gravity of the situation once they take the time to look at it properly.”
Ms Ryan said a site inspection was only the first step in the process to resolving the issue.
“I won’t stop pushing this until the government installs electronic speed signs,” she said.
“The minister has stated the signage is legally compliant, but it is obvious that flashing school signs are necessary.
“Parents and teachers shouldn’t have to worry about kids getting to and from school safely.
“There is a simple fix to this issue, and I urge the minister to put additional safety measures in place for the peace of mind of the Colbo community.”
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