Update

Members of the community raised concerns with Council regarding conflicts between vehicles at the intersection of Allinga Avenue and Broughton Street, Glenside. Although 'Give Way' signage, adequate sight distances and pavement bar medians are in place at this intersection, 'close calls' and crashes have continued to occur.

In November 2016 Council consulted with residents seeking input on the potential to install a roundabout or a Driveway Entry to address the issue.

Council received 53 responses to the consultation of which 38 (72 per cent) supported installing traffic calming. Of those, nearly 80 per cent preferred the roundabout option.

Although the survey results indicate a strong overall support for additional traffic controls at the intersection, and in particular for a roundabout, the majority of residents that wrote comments about the issue were opposed to any treatments.

The most common responses from residents that opposed traffic control devices included:

Other common comments received related to:

Given the overall strong support for a roundabout, it is proposed to proceed with installation in the current financial year.

Prior to installing the roundabout a design and procurement (tender) process will be undertaken. It is expected construction is likely to commence in April 2017.

Residents living adjacent to the intersection will be further notified prior to works commencing.

Landscaping of the roundabout will be consistent with other recently 'upgraded' roundabouts in the Glenside/Glenunga area.

If you have any questions or would like more information on this project, please contact Council's Principal Traffic Engineer, David Hayes, on 8366 4200.