Golden Point residents demand safety fix for notorious roundabout
Over 200 residents submitted a petition asking for urgent safety upgrades at a dangerous five-way intersection.
A five-way roundabout at Barkly and Grant streets in Golden Point has been unsafe for nearly two decades. Five roads meet here at 60kmh speeds.
Drivers often have close calls. The intersection sits in a busy pedestrian area.
It's near shops, cafes, a community centre, and childcare. A vehicle crash into a historic building on June 30 caused action.
The 200-strong petition asks for speed cuts, safer pedestrian crossings, or traffic signals. Residents say the intersection gives zero pedestrian priority.
This makes it unsafe for families, older people, and cyclists. The roundabout falls under state control.
So the council is asking Victoria's government to act.
- Barkly and Grant streets, Golden Point
- Location
- 200-plus residents
- Petition signatories
- Five roads at 60kmh
- Roads meeting here
- June 30 crash into historic building
- Trigger incident
Why it mattersSafety changes could help families and older residents move around their neighbourhood. They could do this without fear of serious harm.
AustraliaA safety win here could set an example for similar dangerous intersections across Australian suburbs where pedestrians and cyclists lack protection.
✓ Claims checked against the source and corrected before publish. checked 2 h ago
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