Families advocate for safe crossings

Christian College and Bellbrae Primary  families are advocating for safe crossings on the Great Ocean Road​

There is currently no safe way to cross the Great Ocean Road near Bellbrae Primary or Christian College schools. ​

Families from both schools are working together to let the Department of Transport and Planning, Surf Coast Shire Council and Christian College know that local residents want to be able to cross the Great Ocean Road safely. ​

Families have been advocating for​

1. Prioritisation and funding of safe passage​

2. Safe crossing at Strathmore East, Strathmore West and Duffields Road Traffic Lights ​

3. Installation of electronic speeds signs in the Christian College 40km school zone that operate during school hours​

4. A transparent community consultation process to provide input on design concepts and crossing locations​

5. Construction of crossings tied to completion of the new pathway from Bellbrae to Duffields Road (2024/2025) ​

Bellbrae Primary School submission to 2021/2022 Council Budget - May 2021​

Kids advocate to Council – May 2021​

School zones changes announced in time for term 1 - January 2022​

Petition to State Parliament October 2023​

Call to get moving on pedestrian crossing – October 2023​

Road near Jan Juc schools ‘too precarious’ for kids to cross – October 2023​

Letters to the Minister for Transport, Minister for Active Transport, Minister for Planning - November 2023​

Advocacy to Local and State Members of Parliament​

Petition to Surf Coast Shire Council – December 2023​

Shire urged to lead creation of great ocean road crossing - December 2023​

RACV highlights the need for school zone safety - January 2024​

Shire promises more work on GOR pedestrian crossing - Feb 2024​

From limited access and taking your life into your own hands…​

To safe road crossings for pedestrians and cyclists​