Action plan

Outcome 1: Infrastructure and Environmental Design

We will proactively improve community safety through the Town’s infrastructure; prioritising environmental design and Australian accessibility standards across our projects so that places are safer, more lively, sustainable and adaptive for changing future needs.

1.1 Lighting

1.1.1 Develop, implement and regularly review a Roadway Lighting Strategy which includes identifying hotspots and high-risk locations

1.1.2 Regularly research and pursue State and Federal funding for major lighting upgrades and improvements

1.2 Roads and Footpath Safety

1.2.1 Implement the Town’s Parking Management Plan which increases accessibility, enhances resident safety and reduces vehicle crime

1.2.2 Implement and regularly review the Pathways Renewal Program to improve accessibility and target crime hotspots

1.2.3 Implement the Town’s Integrated Transport Strategy to explore speed reduction strategies, support connectivity, and provide targeted community education to increase road safety across key areas in the Town

1.3 Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED)

1.3.1 Provide CPTED audits and other consultation for Town projects to optimise public space improvements such as parks

1.3.2 Provide services that enhance graffiti prevention through proactive management approaches across the Town

1.3.3 Deliver Place Planning SubPrograms including preparation of the Streetscape Improvement Plans to enhance personal navigation and interactions with the public realm

Key: Budget required ($ = up to $10k; $$ =$11k to $50k, $$$ = $51k