Road hopes bumped- Councillor Sam Aziz with a Hampshire Drive resident’s children- Zahid, Zubi

By Lia Bichel
RESIDENTS of Hampshire Drive and Colwyn Drive, Narre Warren South have been refused their wish for speed bumps after council officers determined they were not required.
In April, 25 residents fed up with hoons speeding down their residential streets signed a petition pushing for traffic controls and increased policing on their streets.
Allan Beutera told the News in April that there had been many close calls, including one incident when a car sped around the bend, lost control and hit a tree, and another incident when a car lost control and wiped out a BMW parked on the road.
“Cars fly down the street. Drivers put their foot to the floor,” Mr Beutera said.
“There are so many kids in this area and if nothing is done, someone will be killed.”
Council officers examined the street and concluded it did not meet the requirements to have traffic calming devices installed.
Traffic surveys were undertaken and the results showed that traffic speeds and volumes were relatively low compared to many other locations throughout the municipality.
Instead, council officers proposed to undertake some minor line marking and send information to residents about council’s ’50 In My Streets’ bin sticker program and hoon hotline. Councillor Sam Aziz said he hoped residents would be pleased with the proposal.
“Residents feel quite strongly about traffic issues and I hope the proposal will alleviate their concerns,” he said.
“I am sure if they have any more concerns, I will be bringing them to council.”