By Jessica Anstice
A Nar Nar Good resident is calling on the council to lower the speed limit on Bald Hill Road.
Warren Foss is concerned about the crest between Oakview Lane and the school, saying the hazard is a “disaster waiting to happen”.
“Coming out of Five Mile Road there’s a blind spot – you can’t see cars coming on your right and it’s the same coming out of the private properties,” Mr Foss explained.
“The road surface between Oakview Lane and Chairo Christian College is not as good as other sections on Bald Hill Road either.
“The school traffic in the mornings and afternoons is another hazard for the crest so all that put together is just another disaster waiting to happen.”
Mr Foss has lived at his Bald Hill Road property for more than 20 years, and has only recently become concerned due to the increasing population.
“I’ve seen the increase in the traffic with development around Pakenham and beyond,” he said.
“I’d like to see the limit lowered because of the accidents that have occurred there. The best thing to do it to try and nip it in the bud before someone else is traumatised by it.
“I drive 80km/h along there and it annoys some people but the road’s not conditioned to 100km/h.”
After writing to Cardinia Shire Council, Mr Foss feels he has exhausted all avenues.
“I’ve written to the council and they’ve come back to me saying the numbers aren’t there accident-wise so we’re not doing anything,” he added.
“I don’t seem to get anywhere with the council.”
A Cardinia Shire Council spokesperson said the council is “aware” of the community concerns regarding road conditions and safety and is “actively monitoring” Bald Hill Road.
“VicRoads referred to Cardinia Shire Council a public nomination they received for a Blackspot bid on Bald Hill Road, at Oakview Lane and Five Mile Road, as this section of road is managed by council,” council’s infrastructure and environment general manager Peter Benazic said.
“Council reviewed the application in line with the VicRoads eligibility criteria for Blackspot funding and unfortunately, the bid was not eligible under that particular program for changes to the road conditions.”In addition, a recent request for road maintenance on the section of road and a review of the speed limit has been referred to council’s road maintenance and traffic engineering teams for investigation and assessment.”
