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Council proposes to reduce the speed limit on Plozzas Road, Haven from 80km/h to 60km/h.
Background
Council has received multiple requests from members of community regarding road safety risks for the growing population along Plozzas Road, this population includes many children. These requests have been received since 2021 and the latest request was received in November 2023.
The adjoining section of Henty Highway is an 80 km/h speed zone.
A traffic count was conducted which found that 17.4 per cent of vehicles were observed to have been travelling at speeds of more than 80 km/h. The heavy vehicle percentage on Plozzas Road is 28.41 per cent.
Discussion
Factors relevant to this review of the speed limit in Plozzas Road include:
Plozzas Road has seen increasing development in recent years, with around 17 new lots directly facing Plozzas Road, and many more linked to it through new roads, such as Lock Road, and adjoining developments.
Many of the new houses on these lots have young families.
Plozzas Road is a key service road linking to the Golf Course, Haven Primary School and the Recreation Reserve which hosts many activities including the regular Haven Market and Tennis Club.
There is a relatively high percentage of heavy vehicle traffic on this road, as it provides a link from Three Bridges Road through to the Henty Highway.
Council proposes to reduce the speed limit on Plozzas Road, Haven from 80km/h to 60km/h.
Background
Council has received multiple requests from members of community regarding road safety risks for the growing population along Plozzas Road, this population includes many children. These requests have been received since 2021 and the latest request was received in November 2023.
The adjoining section of Henty Highway is an 80 km/h speed zone.
A traffic count was conducted which found that 17.4 per cent of vehicles were observed to have been travelling at speeds of more than 80 km/h. The heavy vehicle percentage on Plozzas Road is 28.41 per cent.
Discussion
Factors relevant to this review of the speed limit in Plozzas Road include:
Plozzas Road has seen increasing development in recent years, with around 17 new lots directly facing Plozzas Road, and many more linked to it through new roads, such as Lock Road, and adjoining developments.
Many of the new houses on these lots have young families.
Plozzas Road is a key service road linking to the Golf Course, Haven Primary School and the Recreation Reserve which hosts many activities including the regular Haven Market and Tennis Club.
There is a relatively high percentage of heavy vehicle traffic on this road, as it provides a link from Three Bridges Road through to the Henty Highway.
As a driver, I think maintaining the existing limit of 80kms is appropriate, as the road isn't that busy from my personal observations (traffic and pedestrian-wise) and I see no reason for such a significant decrease. However, I would like to see an off-road footpath created for the safety of my family and others, to provide a link to key amentities in the area and create balance between driver and pedestrian/child safety needs.
JM98
Over 1 year ago
As a driver, I think maintaining the existing limit of 80kms is appropriate, as the road isn't that busy from my personal observations (traffic and pedestrian-wise) and I see no reason for such a significant decrease. However, I would like to see an off-road footpath created for the safety of my family and others, to provide a link to key amentities in the area and create balance between driver and pedestrian/child safety needs.
JM98
Over 1 year ago
As a driver, I think maintaining the existing limit of 80kms is appropriate, as the road isn't that busy from my personal observations (traffic and pedestrian-wise) and I see no reason for such a significant decrease. However, I would like to see an off-road footpath created for the safety of my family and others, to provide a link to key amentities in the area and create balance between driver and pedestrian/child safety needs.
JM98
Over 1 year ago
While I support the proposed changes, they underscore a broader issue within the Council's planning and infrastructure management. Before approving the subdivision and cramming houses onto the North side of Plozzas Road, the Council should have assessed the road's condition and implemented necessary improvements, such as widening the road and reviewing the speed limit. To address heavy traffic, a suitable bypass should be created to divert these vehicles away from Plozzas Road and the small residential streets of Haven.
C.K.
Over 1 year ago
The road needs to be made wider, like all other similar roads in the area. Which are 80kmph.
Jayden
Over 1 year ago
The road needs to be made wider, like all other similar roads in the area. Which are 80kmph.
Jayden
Over 1 year ago
As a driver, I think maintaining the existing limit of 80kms is appropriate, as the road isn't that busy from my personal observations (traffic and pedestrian-wise) and I see no reason for such a significant decrease. However, I would like to see an off-road footpath created for the safety of my family and others, to provide a link to key amentities in the area and create balance between driver and pedestrian/child safety needs.
JM98
Over 1 year ago
As a driver, I think maintaining the existing limit of 80kms is appropriate, as the road isn't that busy from my personal observations (traffic and pedestrian-wise) and I see no reason for such a significant decrease. However, I would like to see an off-road footpath created for the safety of my family and others, to provide a link to key amentities in the area and create balance between driver and pedestrian/child safety needs.
JM98
Over 1 year ago
70 seems about right
Max
Over 1 year ago
Definitely time for 60khm zone in Plozza's Rd. Safety 1st
Patrock
Over 1 year ago
The speed limit should be 60kph asap, many families and children walk and ride bikes and with no walking path they have to traverse at table drain while vehicles travel past at high speed with little to no thought of the pedestrians. The road’s edges need immediate attention as they are breaking away and it’s difficult to pass vehicles without rock or debris flicking up risking injury to pedestrians or damage to vehicles. The road is not LHV suitable. Unless a resident of Plozzas road Semis and Doubles should not be allowed to travel the road unless it is widened and a walking path is installed. Further houses will be built soon increasing the traffic count further. Reducing the speed limit is a no brainer but the road itself needs to be assessed also.
AR
Over 1 year ago
The speed limit should be 60kph asap, many families and children walk and ride bikes and with no walking path they have to traverse at table drain while vehicles travel past at high speed with little to no thought of the pedestrians. The road’s edges need immediate attention as they are breaking away and it’s difficult to pass vehicles without rock or debris flicking up risking injury to pedestrians or damage to vehicles. The road is not LHV suitable. Unless a resident of Plozzas road Semis and Doubles should not be allowed to travel the road unless it is widened and a walking path is installed. Further houses will be built soon increasing the traffic count further. Reducing the speed limit is a no brainer but the road itself needs to be assessed also.
AR
Over 1 year ago
As a resident of Plozzas Road, I support the proposed reduction in speed limit to 60 km/h. The recent development on Plozzas Road has significantly increased the number of access points to properties, with some new houses being built as close as 10 meters from the boundary with the road reserve. This reduced buffer zone increases the risk for out-of-control vehicles. Additionally, the rise in properties has resulted in a higher number of pedestrians, including young families with small children and prams. Given these changes, I believe that lowering the speed limit will greatly enhance safety in the area.
Josh H
Over 1 year ago
As a resident of Plozzas Road, I support the proposed reduction in speed limit to 60 km/h. The recent development on Plozzas Road has significantly increased the number of access points to properties, with some new houses being built as close as 10 meters from the boundary with the road reserve. This reduced buffer zone increases the risk for out-of-control vehicles. Additionally, the rise in properties has resulted in a higher number of pedestrians, including young families with small children and prams. Given these changes, I believe that lowering the speed limit will greatly enhance safety in the area.
Josh H
Over 1 year ago
Plozzas road as it currently is is a death waiting to happen! Road too narrow and falling apart on the edges, drivers speed along there at all hours and unfortunately if a car crash were to happen, a vehicle involved could end up in the front of one of the many houses along there. Reduce the speed ASAP and make sure Police and mobile cameras monitor it! Unpopular opinion with the Police and camera car but it needs to happen and happen sooner rather than later before there is an injury or death!
Havenite
Over 1 year ago
Full supportive of reducing this to 60km. From a resident nearby with young children who walks along this road with pram
TC
Over 1 year ago
Fully supportive of reducing the speed limit to 60km. As a resident of Haven, plozzas road is a key pedestrian route to connect the haven rec reserve, golf club, walking track to river and swimming lessons. As there are no foot paths on this road, we are often forced to walk on the road or side of road which is sometimes unsuitable for a pram.
TC
Over 1 year ago
Fully supportive of reducing the speed limit to 60km. As a resident of Haven, plozzas road is a key pedestrian route to connect the haven rec reserve, golf club, walking track to river and swimming lessons. As there are no foot paths on this road, we are often forced to walk on the road or side of road which is sometimes unsuitable for a pram.
TC
Over 1 year ago
Keep it at 80km. Widen the road to make it safer for trucks and cars.
J
Over 1 year ago
Needs to be 60 asap, road is not designed or wide enough to have 2 vehicles passing at 80 without flicking rocks etc, plus with heaps of families along that road facing an 80 zone is not exactly a feasible thing, i dont know one resident who doesnt want the speed changed
As a driver, I think maintaining the existing limit of 80kms is appropriate, as the road isn't that busy from my personal observations (traffic and pedestrian-wise) and I see no reason for such a significant decrease. However, I would like to see an off-road footpath created for the safety of my family and others, to provide a link to key amentities in the area and create balance between driver and pedestrian/child safety needs.
As a driver, I think maintaining the existing limit of 80kms is appropriate, as the road isn't that busy from my personal observations (traffic and pedestrian-wise) and I see no reason for such a significant decrease. However, I would like to see an off-road footpath created for the safety of my family and others, to provide a link to key amentities in the area and create balance between driver and pedestrian/child safety needs.
As a driver, I think maintaining the existing limit of 80kms is appropriate, as the road isn't that busy from my personal observations (traffic and pedestrian-wise) and I see no reason for such a significant decrease. However, I would like to see an off-road footpath created for the safety of my family and others, to provide a link to key amentities in the area and create balance between driver and pedestrian/child safety needs.
While I support the proposed changes, they underscore a broader issue within the Council's planning and infrastructure management. Before approving the subdivision and cramming houses onto the North side of Plozzas Road, the Council should have assessed the road's condition and implemented necessary improvements, such as widening the road and reviewing the speed limit.
To address heavy traffic, a suitable bypass should be created to divert these vehicles away from Plozzas Road and the small residential streets of Haven.
The road needs to be made wider, like all other similar roads in the area. Which are 80kmph.
The road needs to be made wider, like all other similar roads in the area. Which are 80kmph.
As a driver, I think maintaining the existing limit of 80kms is appropriate, as the road isn't that busy from my personal observations (traffic and pedestrian-wise) and I see no reason for such a significant decrease. However, I would like to see an off-road footpath created for the safety of my family and others, to provide a link to key amentities in the area and create balance between driver and pedestrian/child safety needs.
As a driver, I think maintaining the existing limit of 80kms is appropriate, as the road isn't that busy from my personal observations (traffic and pedestrian-wise) and I see no reason for such a significant decrease. However, I would like to see an off-road footpath created for the safety of my family and others, to provide a link to key amentities in the area and create balance between driver and pedestrian/child safety needs.
70 seems about right
Definitely time for 60khm zone in Plozza's Rd. Safety 1st
The speed limit should be 60kph asap, many families and children walk and ride bikes and with no walking path they have to traverse at table drain while vehicles travel past at high speed with little to no thought of the pedestrians. The road’s edges need immediate attention as they are breaking away and it’s difficult to pass vehicles without rock or debris flicking up risking injury to pedestrians or damage to vehicles. The road is not LHV suitable. Unless a resident of Plozzas road Semis and Doubles should not be allowed to travel the road unless it is widened and a walking path is installed. Further houses will be built soon increasing the traffic count further. Reducing the speed limit is a no brainer but the road itself needs to be assessed also.
The speed limit should be 60kph asap, many families and children walk and ride bikes and with no walking path they have to traverse at table drain while vehicles travel past at high speed with little to no thought of the pedestrians. The road’s edges need immediate attention as they are breaking away and it’s difficult to pass vehicles without rock or debris flicking up risking injury to pedestrians or damage to vehicles. The road is not LHV suitable. Unless a resident of Plozzas road Semis and Doubles should not be allowed to travel the road unless it is widened and a walking path is installed. Further houses will be built soon increasing the traffic count further. Reducing the speed limit is a no brainer but the road itself needs to be assessed also.
As a resident of Plozzas Road, I support the proposed reduction in speed limit to 60 km/h. The recent development on Plozzas Road has significantly increased the number of access points to properties, with some new houses being built as close as 10 meters from the boundary with the road reserve. This reduced buffer zone increases the risk for out-of-control vehicles. Additionally, the rise in properties has resulted in a higher number of pedestrians, including young families with small children and prams. Given these changes, I believe that lowering the speed limit will greatly enhance safety in the area.
As a resident of Plozzas Road, I support the proposed reduction in speed limit to 60 km/h. The recent development on Plozzas Road has significantly increased the number of access points to properties, with some new houses being built as close as 10 meters from the boundary with the road reserve. This reduced buffer zone increases the risk for out-of-control vehicles. Additionally, the rise in properties has resulted in a higher number of pedestrians, including young families with small children and prams. Given these changes, I believe that lowering the speed limit will greatly enhance safety in the area.
Plozzas road as it currently is is a death waiting to happen! Road too narrow and falling apart on the edges, drivers speed along there at all hours and unfortunately if a car crash were to happen, a vehicle involved could end up in the front of one of the many houses along there. Reduce the speed ASAP and make sure Police and mobile cameras monitor it! Unpopular opinion with the Police and camera car but it needs to happen and happen sooner rather than later before there is an injury or death!
Full supportive of reducing this to 60km. From a resident nearby with young children who walks along this road with pram
Fully supportive of reducing the speed limit to 60km. As a resident of Haven, plozzas road is a key pedestrian route to connect the haven rec reserve, golf club, walking track to river and swimming lessons. As there are no foot paths on this road, we are often forced to walk on the road or side of road which is sometimes unsuitable for a pram.
Fully supportive of reducing the speed limit to 60km. As a resident of Haven, plozzas road is a key pedestrian route to connect the haven rec reserve, golf club, walking track to river and swimming lessons. As there are no foot paths on this road, we are often forced to walk on the road or side of road which is sometimes unsuitable for a pram.
Keep it at 80km. Widen the road to make it safer for trucks and cars.
Needs to be 60 asap, road is not designed or wide enough to have 2 vehicles passing at 80 without flicking rocks etc, plus with heaps of families along that road facing an 80 zone is not exactly a feasible thing, i dont know one resident who doesnt want the speed changed