Several community groups in the Shire of Murray have joined forces to purchase a potable speed warning sign in an effort to take an active stand against speeding.
Speeding has been a frequent topic of discussion during the Shire of Murray’s Community Safety and Crime Prevention Group meetings, according to shire president David Bolt.
“Studies have proven that placement of speed warning signs, reduces overall average speed of vehicles in the respective location, and the group therefore selected the signs as an effective tool to address concerns,” Mr Bolt said.
South Yunderup Residents and Ratepayers Association (SYRRA), with the support of Coolup and North Pinjarra Progress Associations, North Yunderup Community Association and Ravenswood Community Group, secured over $10,000 for the project in June.
The funding came from the Pinjarra Community Bank Branch of Bendigo Bank, as part of the Bendigo Bank Partnership Fund.
With additional funding from the Shire of Murray, the Community Safety and Crime Prevention group were able to purchase two signs.
The signs will be shared amongst problematic roads within localities around the shire.
- South Yunderup Residents and Ratepayers Association chairman Alastair McKechnie
In early September, the signs were installed along South Yunderup Road.
SYRRA chairman Alastair McKechnie said he was happy to see the program rolled out in South Yunderup after months of hard work.
“The signs will be shared amongst problematic roads within localities around the shire,” Mr McKechnie said.
According to Pinjarra Community Bank Branch of Bendigo Bank customer relationship manager Natalie Myers, safety in the community is paramount.
“We’re thrilled to be part of this project and excited to see the positive impact it’ll have in our community,” Ms Myers said.
The Community Safety and Crime Prevention Group will manage the redeployment of the signs on an as needed basis.
The group comprises local Police, Shire of Murray Rangers and officers as well as representatives from local progress associations, Roadwise and School Drug Education and Road Aware (SDERA).
