Stradbroke Road Speed Reduction

Update December 2021

Campbelltown Council presented the outcomes of this consultation on Tuesday 7 December 2021. You can view the report Campbelltown Council staff presented on their website here from page 117. Campbelltown Council consulted with Adelaide Hills Council staff on the report recommendations.

The majority of AHC residents residing along the subject section of Stradbroke Rd were supportive of the proposed speed limit reduction.

Campbelltown Council resolved to:

1. receive the Stradbroke Road Speed Reduction (60kmh to 50kmh) – Morialta Road to Baroota Ave - Community Engagement Outcomes and endorse reducing the speed to 50km/h in this section of Stradbroke Road, for the purposes of further discussion with Adelaide Hills Council and the Department for Infrastructure and

2. endorse Staff collaborating with Adelaide Hills Council and the Department of Environment and Water, to address the road condition and safety concerns raised in this consultation and prepare a further report for Council’s consideration.

It is important to note that the Department for Infrastructure and Transport (DIT) is the relevant authority for the setting of speed limits on South Australian roads. When there is a proposal to reduce the speed on a road under the care and control of Council, the process laid out in the Speed Limit Guidelines for South Australia must be followed. Community consultation is a requirement of this process, and the outcomes of the consultation will form part of CCC’s submission to DIT, who will then conduct their own review and ultimately make their own decision regarding the speed limit on Stradbroke Rd.

Thank you for being involved in this consultation.

Background

Campbelltown City Council, in conjunction with Adelaide Hills Council, are proposing a reduction in speed limit from 60kmh to 50kmh in the section of Stradbroke Road between Morialta Road and Baroota Avenue, Rostrevor. This road is shared by both Campbelltown and Adelaide Hills councils.

In early 2020 both councils worked together to propose a speed reduction for the entire length of Stradbroke Road however the Community was divided in its support for this proposal.

A 50kmh speed limit in this section of Stradbroke Road would support:

• Improved safety for cyclists and pedestrians including at the entrance to Morialta Conservation Park
• Reduction in road crash severity
• Reduced risk to wildlife

The popularity of the Morialta Mukanthi Nature Play Space in recent years has resulted in increased visitor traffic using this road, including buses for school and kindergarten excursions. Both Councils are enthusiastic about promoting this wonderful destination to visitors and doing what we can to ensure safe visitation.

A speed reduction would place Stradbroke Road in line with the Department of Infrastructure and Transport’s recommended speed for the road. Morialta Road and Glen Stuart Road, located adjacent Stradbroke Road, are both in the same category of road and have speed limits of 50kmh.

How to Have Your Say

Campbelltown City Council is taking the lead on this project on behalf of all parties and will be collecting and collating all feedback.

For further information and to provide your feedback you can view or download the Information sheet and hardcopy feedback form found in the key documents on the right.

Preferably, once you have reviewed the additional information in the information sheet, you can provide your feedback quickly and easily online here. Alternatively, you can print the hardcopy form from the key documents and return using the reply paid envelope direct back to Campbelltown Council, scan and email or mail to Campbelltown Council at the details below.

You are also welcome to provide feedback via the following options:

• Send an email: mail@campbelltown.sa.gov.au
• Write a letter addressed to:
  Community Engagement Officer
  Campbelltown City Council
  PO Box 1, Campbelltown SA 5074

Campbelltown Council are taking the lead on this consultation and are therefore the point of contact for all feedback.

If you have any concerns or queries please feel very welcome to get in touch with Vanessa Geerts, Community Engagement Coordinator at Adelaide Hills Council at vgeerts@ahc.sa.gov.au or 8408 0421.

Consultation closes 4pm, Thursday 2 September 2021.