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Council is seeking feedback from the Dareton community to submit a proposed High Pedestrian Access Area of 40 km/h to Transport for New South Wales.

What is a 40 km/h High Pedestrian Activity Area (HPAA)?

These are areas of high pedestrian activity, where there is a high degree of interaction between vehicles and pedestrians. They may be near shopping strips, bus interchanges or community services such as medical centres, libraries and Police stations.

The maximum speed limit is 40 km/h at all times.

The different road environment helps to alert drivers to the lower speed limit and makes them aware of the presence of pedestrians moving about or near the road.

This creates a safer road environment for all road users, particularly for the vulnerable road users – pedestrians, cyclists and children.

Proposed HPAA Area in Dareton

The proposed HPAA for Dareton runs the length of Tapio Street, approximately from Devonport Street to Burtundy Street.

It would also include Tiltao Street, Millie Street, Neilpo Street, Mitchell Avenue, Sturt Place and Hume Street. The purpose is to provide additional safety for pedestrians and other vulnerable road users along these routes as they travel to and from the shops, from school to the youth centre, the Coomealla Memorial Services Club and other community services venues incuding – CHAC, Service NSW, Wentworth Library and local Police Station.

Wentworth Shire Council is also seeking to extend the footpath between Neilpo Street and Mitchell Ave.

Community members have expressed their concern over the increasing volume of traffic running though the centre of town, especially Heavy Vehicles of all types including Road Trains, without much protection for those wishing to cross the road to use the various amenities within the centre of town.

The proposal would also consider amending both approaches to the HPAA, with the current 50 km/h speed zones being revised to 60 km/h.

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Why 40 km/h?

Managing speed is a key component in managing pedestrian safety. Research and scientific analysis show that a pedestrian hit by a car travelling at 40 km/h has twice the chance of surviving the collision than if the car was travelling 50 km/h.
Travelling speeds higher than 40 km/h greatly increases the risk of injury and death to pedestrians.

Community Engagement

Council Community Road Safety Officer will be available outside Walkers IGA, 31-37 Tapio Street, Dareton to engage with community members and to encourage direct feedback on the following dates and times.

• Monday 25 November 2024 from 11am – 1pm
• Wednesday 27 November 2024 from 9am – 11am
• Friday 29 November 2024 from 2pm – 4pm

HPAA Feedback welcomed (survey now closed)

Wentworth Shire Council is inviting community feedback on the proposal to introduce a HPAA to Dareton.

Letters of support would be welcomed as would any feedback on the proposal.

For further information or to provide feedback on the proposal, complete the form below or email: barnaby.bates@wentworth.nsw.gov.au

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It is time to review the current Community Strategic Plan 2022-2032 to see what has changed and to ensure the plan still reflects the desires of the community.

Community Consultation: CURLWAA

Date & Time: Tuesday 12 November from 6:30pm

Location: Curlwaa Memorial Hall, Memorial Road, Curlwaa

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Unable to attend?
Have your say on the future of Wentworth Shire by completing a short online survey (now closed).
Feedback to be submitted by 5pm on Friday 24 January 2025.

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Have your say!  

Murray Regional Tourism are seeking final feedback on Stages 2 & 3 of the draft alignment for the Murray River Adventure Trail from the people who know the Murray best – our community.  

Whether you’re into walking, cycling, canoeing or kayaking… this multi-sport adventure trail aims to connect along the length of the Murray, offering visitors a range of unique experiences to enjoy nature and take in the offerings within our regions.  

During August 2024, Murray Regional Tourism asked for the community’s feedback on the draft trail alignment.  

Since then, the Project Team have been working through over 250 community contributions and working closely with both stakeholders and Traditional Owners to incorporate the valuable insights into the updated Concept Design. 

Murray Regional Tourism are now excited to share the updated Concept Design, to ensure the initial feedback has been adequately addressed and provide a final opportunity for the community to contribute. 

Parks Victoria are already delivering Stage 1 (around Echuca/Moama). Now, Murray Regional Tourism are undertaking Stages 2 & 3 – to Wentworth in the west, and Albury/Wodonga in the east. 

To help gather feedback from the community, Council are helping to spread the word in our region and invite you to provide your feedback.  

To explore Murray Regional Tourism’s interactive map and provide your feedback, or for more information about the project, follow the link below!  

The website will be open for community feedback from Monday 28 October until Monday 11 November.