Safer streets for our community
Funding received from the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) and State Government is helping Council make local streets safer and more accessible for all road users by rolling out safer speed limits of 40km/h in high use areas.
A number of streets in Koroit and Port Fairy have already been approved for treatments as part of the funding application process, and the community is invited to provide their feedback on the proposed changes through drop-in sessions and an online survey.
In Port Fairy over the past 10 years, there has been six serious injury crashes and 10 minor injury crashes inContinue reading
Funding received from the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) and State Government is helping Council make local streets safer and more accessible for all road users by rolling out safer speed limits of 40km/h in high use areas.
A number of streets in Koroit and Port Fairy have already been approved for treatments as part of the funding application process, and the community is invited to provide their feedback on the proposed changes through drop-in sessions and an online survey.
In Port Fairy over the past 10 years, there has been six serious injury crashes and 10 minor injury crashes in the area of the proposed speed limit reductions. Koroit has seen three serious injury crashes on the local road network within streets earmarked for safer speeds.
Works for this project have been funded through the TAC and Department of Transport and Planning's Safer Local Roads and Streets Program (SLRSP). This funding has allocated $210 million towards combining local government priorities with a Safe Systems approach with the first round allocating $2 million to each Victorian LGA in the support of delivery of road safety infrastructure across the state.
The Safe System approach, which focuses on Vision Zero, holds the belief that no one should be killed or seriously injured from using the road network. It recognises that people are fallible, humans are fragile, road safety is a shared responsibility, and that the road system needs to be safe and forgiving.
This is achieved by adopting Safe Speeds, Safe Roads, Safe Vehicles, Safe People and Post Crash Care.
For more information about the Safe Local Roads and Streets Program, you can visit vic.gov.au/safe-local-roads-and-streets-program
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Safer streets planned for Port Fairy and Koroit
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Moyne Shire Mayor Jordan Lockett said one of Council’s key roles was to help keep everyone in our community safe, which is why Moyne is introducing 40km/h zones in selected local streets.
“In a collision between a pedestrian or cyclist and a car, a speed reduction from 50km/h to 40km/h can be the difference between a 10 per cent chance of survival and 60 per cent chance,” Cr Lockett said.
“More and more people are walking to school, work and the shops in our local towns and we’re keen to make that a safe option,” Cr Lockett said.
A number of streets in Koroit and Port Fairy have already been approved for treatments as part of the funding application process, and the community is invited to provide their feedback on the proposed changes.
Cr Lockett said Council plans to host drop-in sessions at Koroit and Port Fairy in early May 2026, as part of the consultation process.
“We want to hear from the community about the proposed safer streets and encourage residents to complete an online survey to share their views on improving safety for vulnerable road users.
“Safer speed limits of 40km/h are not unlike seat belt laws. People didn’t like using seatbelts when they were first introduced, but now everyone knows they save lives,” Cr Lockett said.
“We’re also looking at other towns within Moyne, such as Macarthur and Peterborough, to benefit from this State funding should future rounds be announced,” he said.
Funding received from the Transport Accident Commission and State Government is helping Moyne Shire make local streets safer and more accessible for all road users by rolling out safer speed limits of 40km/h in high use areas.
Moyne Shire Mayor Jordan Lockett said one of Council’s key roles was to help keep everyone in our community safe, which is why Moyne is introducing 40km/h zones in selected local streets.
“In a collision between a pedestrian or cyclist and a car, a speed reduction from 50km/h to 40km/h can be the difference between a 10 per cent chance of survival and 60 per cent chance,” Cr Lockett said.
“More and more people are walking to school, work and the shops in our local towns and we’re keen to make that a safe option,” Cr Lockett said.
A number of streets in Koroit and Port Fairy have already been approved for treatments as part of the funding application process, and the community is invited to provide their feedback on the proposed changes.
Cr Lockett said Council plans to host drop-in sessions at Koroit and Port Fairy in early May 2026, as part of the consultation process.
“We want to hear from the community about the proposed safer streets and encourage residents to complete an online survey to share their views on improving safety for vulnerable road users.
“Safer speed limits of 40km/h are not unlike seat belt laws. People didn’t like using seatbelts when they were first introduced, but now everyone knows they save lives,” Cr Lockett said.
“We’re also looking at other towns within Moyne, such as Macarthur and Peterborough, to benefit from this State funding should future rounds be announced,” he said.
Lists of proposed streets
Koroit - map of proposed streets
Port Fairy - map of proposed streets
Timeline
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Open
Safer streets for our community is currently at this stageThis consultation is open for contributions.
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Survey closes
this is an upcoming stage for Safer streets for our communityOnline consultation via the survey closes 10am, Monday 4 May 2026.
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Drop-in sessions Koroit and Port Fairy
this is an upcoming stage for Safer streets for our communityDrop-in sessions to discuss the project in person.
Monday 4 May, 3-6pm, Koroit Theater foyer
Wednesday 6 May, 3-6pm, Lecture Hall, Port Fairy
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Review consultation and provide final plan
this is an upcoming stage for Safer streets for our communityThe final outcomes of the consultation will be provided to the community
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Works commence
this is an upcoming stage for Safer streets for our communityWorks are planned to commence on this project during National Road Safety Awareness Week
Who's Listening
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PC
Phone 1300 656 564 Email moyne@moyne.vic.gov.au

