Wednesday, 19 February 2025

Westall–Rowan roads, Dingley Village

Meng Heang TAK (Clarinda) (19:07): (1014) My adjournment matter is for the Minister for Roads and Road Safety, and the action I seek is for the minister to provide the latest update on the black spot project at Westall Road and Rowan Road in Dingley Village. This intersection has long been recognised by residents as well as the City of Kingston and the City of Greater Dandenong and the department as a critical concern due to its record of serious accidents, frequent crashes and fatalities. Local schools including Kingswood Primary School and Dingley Primary School and the wider community have reiterated those concerns, stressing the urgent need for action.

So in June last year we were delighted to learn the Victorian Department of Transport and Planning was successful in the application for federal government black spot funding towards the Westall Road and Rowan Road intersection. This is a fantastic result, with more than $1.1 million secured under the black spot program for 2024–25. The proposed treatment at the intersection will install traffic signals to control right-turn movement into Rowan Road linked to both existing nearby pedestrian-operated signals and nearby signals at Springvale Road and include new pavement marking, signage and LED upgrades. This is a great result, and this will significantly improve road safety for Dingley Village and Springvale South residents, schools, families and all road users. I commend the minister and look forward to her response.