By prioritising pedestrians in the designs, wombat crossings support the development of walkable communities where people can safely walk to work, to school, to shops, and to other destinations. This can improve users' overall quality of life and contribute to healthier, more sustainable urban environments.

Wombat crossings can be incorporated into the urban landscape as part of a broader effort to enhance streetscapes. They can be complemented with landscaping, paving, or other visual elements to make the area more attractive and pedestrian friendly.

Wombat crossings are an effective traffic-calming measure that help reduce speeding by physically forcing vehicles to slow down, particularly in areas with high pedestrian activity such as near schools, parks, shopping centres, and residential areas.

The elevation of the crossing signals to drivers that they are entering a pedestrian zone, encouraging safer driving behaviour by prompting drivers to obey speed limits and exercise caution. This helps reduce the risk of accidents and creates a more pedestrian-friendly environment.

Wombat crossings significantly improve pedestrian safety by increasing visibility. By elevating the pedestrian path above the road level, pedestrians become more noticeable to drivers and can be seen earlier, which reduces the risk of accidents.

Wombat crossings are typically designed to be accessible for people with mobility challenges, such as those using wheelchairs, strollers, or walking aids. The smooth transition between the road and the raised crossing ensures better access compared to traditional kerbed crossings.

The proposed works will result in the loss of only 3 parking spaces in the immediate area as part of the initial Stage 1 works, and 1 further parking space as part of future Stage 3 works.

Council has endeavoured to minimise impacts to parking in these designs, and is confident that this small reduction will not have a major impact on surrounding businesses.