STUDENTS SAFER THANKS TO SCHOOL ZONE UPGRADES

Installation of traffic calming devices has ramped up under the School Zone Infrastructure Program. Safety improvements have now been added to 12 of the 19 school zones funded by the program.

Three new wombat crossings (pedestrians crossings on top of a raised speed platform) have been installed in the Grafton Schools Precinct in Oliver and Mary streets. These are designed to slow traffic and provide safer crossing points for children, their parents and carers, and the wider school community.

During school zone times (8-9.30am and 2.30-4pm), these crossings are designated Children’s Crossings, and motorists must stop at the unbroken white line when there are pedestrians waiting to cross.

Two new blister islands have improved road safety in Vere Street adjacent to South Grafton Public School.

Other school zone treatments have also recently been completed at Gillwinga Public School and Iluka Public School.

These school zone projects are funded by the State and Federal joint-funded School Zone Infrastructure Sub Program. The program aims to provide pedestrian improvements around schools. It also includes new and upgraded pathways, and improved signage and line-marking, with funding secured for safety improvements in 19 school zones across the Clarence Valley.

School Zone Improvements

DELIVERED:

 Grafton Infants School

 St Josephs Public School Maclean

 Harwood Island Public School

 Lawrence Public School

 Maclean High School

 South Grafton High

 Westlawn Public School

 Yamba Public School

 Maclean Public School (Stage One)

 Cowper Public School

 South Grafton Public School

 Grafton High School

An additional six school zone projects are currently in progress and due for completion in June 2023, and Coutts Crossing in the next financial year.