By LACHLAN MOORHEAD
NARRE Warren North MP Luke Donnellan has slammed Casey council saying it has rejected Hallam residents’ calls for a pedestrian crossing at Spring Square Shopping Centre.
But the City of Casey has argued that a crossing at the site is still being considered, subject to an investigation of the area.
A 110-signature petition calling for the installation of traffic calming measures at Princes Domain Drive in Hallam was presented to the City of Casey in November last year by Mr Donnellan.
He said Casey council’s reluctance to fund a crossing showed a lack of concern for residents.
“Last year the community called on the City of Casey to act but they’ve been ignored to date by council,” Mr Donnellan said.
“There has been an increase in traffic around Spring Square since the centre’s redevelopment and local residents are worried about the elderly and young kids.”
City of Casey manager of transport Paul Hamilton said a report regarding the Pedestrian Crossing Prioritisation Program was considered at a council meeting on 15 July.
“The report reviewed two potential projects, including Princes Domain Drive, Hallam (Spring Square Shopping Centre),” he said.
“The project has been referred for consideration and prioritisation for delivery through the Pedestrian Crossing Prioritisation Program for the five year capital works program subject to further detailed investigation being undertaken to determine site constraints and associated delivery costs.”
