Thank you to all those who took the time to review and provide considered feedback on Council’s proposed road safety improvements projects in Gisborne, during community consultation in March/April 2025.

We appreciate the strong engagement these proposals received – close to 80 submissions in total across the three proposals – and the sentiments around improving pedestrian safety, traffic flow, and streetscape enhancements.

• For Project 1 (proposed roundabout/streetscape upgrades at Hamilton/Aitkin streets), there was strong support from submitters around enhanced pedestrian safety, slower traffic speeds, and streetscape upgrades that reflect Gisborne’s character.
• For Project 2 (proposed compact roundabout at Hamilton/Brantome streets), submitters welcomed improved traffic flow and safer school-time pedestrian movement, along with the inclusion of indigenous vegetation.
• For Project 3 (area-wide speed reduction), there was clear majority support for lower speed limits to address growing safety concerns and protect vulnerable road users.

Key concerns across these proposals such as crossing locations, congestion, landscaping, and drainage have been carefully reviewed and addressed where practical, in consideration of technical guidelines and industry best practice.

Further communication will be provided to local residents and businesses as the project progressed. Project 1 and 3 are expected to be delivered by end of 2025, while Project 2 is planned to be completed by end of the 2025-26 financial year.

Your input is greatly valued and continues to help shape safer, more accessible spaces in Gisborne. If you have any further questions on these proposals or how your individual submission was considered, please contact the Engineering Services team at Engineeringservices@mrsc.vic.gov.au

Kind regards,

Macedon Ranges Shire Council's Engineering Services team