City sets sights on local road safety

Wanneroo Mayor Linda Aitken welcomed the funding, which will see safety improvements made on Santorini Promenade in Alkimos and Hartman Drive at the intersections of Prindiville Drive and Buckingham Drive in Wangara.

“These locations were selected following analysis of the latest crash data from Main Roads WA, and we’ve been working closely with Main Roads to identify the best road treatments for each location,” she said.

“A total of 68 crashes have occurred at the black spots along these roads over the past five years.

“As our roads get busier, it’s vital that these roads and intersections are upgraded to a high standard for the safety of all road users.

“We will continue working with the State Government to ensure our local road network can safely manage the anticipated growth in the northern corridor.”

The State Government funding, totalling $1.12 million, will cover two thirds of the cost of the upgrades, which include the installation of new traffic signals on Hartman Drive, and speed humps and raised intersection plateaus on Santorini Promenade.

The Santorini Promenade upgrade is expected to be completed in the 2026/27 financial year, with the Hartman Drive upgrade project to be delivered in two stages over the 2025/26 and 2026/27 financial years.

The 2025/26 Black Spot Funding also included $60,000 towards upgrades to Shorehaven Boulevard, which were completed last financial year.