Tuesday, 12 November 2024

Northern Victoria Region

Wendy LOVELL (Northern Victoria) (12:56): (1227) My question is for the Minister for Roads and Road Safety. Will the minister support the position of Macedon Ranges Shire Council to reduce the speed limit on Kilmore Road, which is also known as Main Road, in Riddells Creek to 40 kilometres per hour? On 26 June this year Macedon Ranges Shire Council adopted the draft Riddells Creek Movement Network Plan. The plan recommended a speed reduction on Kilmore Road, Riddells Creek – the C708 – from 50 down to 40 kilometres. That same stretch of road was the scene of a tragic accident yesterday when a water tanker veered off the road and crashed into a school playground, injuring a child and killing a teacher’s aide who bravely pushed children out of harm’s way. One resident said that trucks regularly hurtle through the town, and locals have been campaigning to lower the speed limit. I ask the minister to support council’s position to reduce the speed limit and consider what other safety improvements can be made.