Source: Mental Health Australia
Students at Coomealla High School and other road users in the state’s south-west will benefit from improved safety with the installation of a 40 km/h school zone on the Silver City Highway.
A Transport for NSW spokesperson said the introduction of the school zone speed limit was to ensure the school precinct is compliant with NSW safety standards.
“The NSW Speed Zone Standards state a school zone has a speed limit of 40 km/h and is to be installed wherever there is a point of entry from a public road which is used by school students,” the spokesperson said.
“The northern boundary of Coomealla High School has direct access to the Silver City Highway so this change will allow students and their families to get to and from school safely during busy periods on our roads.”
The school zone, which will come into effect on Monday 15 September, will be installed from 50 metres west of Tallawalla Road to 330 metres east of Tallawalla Road.
As a result of the change, the existing 100 km/h speed limit to the east of Coomealla High School will be moved and will now start 450 metres east of Tallawalla Road.
“The changes will add just a few seconds to motorists’ travel times but will importantly help protect children at times and places where they are often present in high numbers,” the spokesperson said.
“Children are among our most vulnerable road users and Transport for NSW is committed to ensuring they can travel safely to and from school every day.”
There have been no recorded crashes within the review area in the last five years of finalised data.
Line-marking and signage to advise motorists of the new speed limit will be installed over three shifts between Monday 1 September and Friday 12 September. Work hours will be 10am to 2pm with a reduced speed limit of 40 km/h in place during the work.
Members of the community can sign up at www.transport.nsw.gov.au/roadsafety/topics-tips/speeding/have-your-say/speed-limits-have-your-say to receive the latest updates on speed limits changes in their nominated area and to have their say on speed limits.