Buninyong Community Road Safety Plans

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Thursday, 10th April 2025

COMMUNITY SHAPING SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS IN BUNINYONG

The Allan Labor Government is making Buninyong’s roads safer for everyone, with two significant safety upgrades set to get underway in the town later this year.

Road safety experts from Transport Victoria have worked alongside the Buninyong Road Safety Committee to identify, shape and design the two upgrades, which will help to keep drivers, cyclists and pedestrians safer in the growing community.

Upgrades to a section of the Midland Highway (Learmonth Street), from Cornish Street to Lal Lal Street, will include line marking changes to shorten the overtaking lane and the creation of dedicated left and right turn lanes at the intersections to reduce the risk of rear-end crashes.

A speed limit reduction will also come into place on Warrenheip Street, with speeds reduced from 60km/hr to 40km/hr, in a high-activity pedestrian area stretching from Midland Highway (Learmonth Street) to Palmerston Street.

In addition, line marking changes will also be provided for on-road cycling lanes to boost safety for all road users.

The Buninyong Community Road Safety Committee was established in late 2022, thanks to funding from the Victorian Government under the Flexible Local Transport Solutions program – which provides funding to partner with local government and community organisations for small-scale transport projects.

The committee includes representatives from the Buninyong and District Community Association, Traffic Action Group, City of Ballarat, Victoria Police, the logistics and freight industry.

The committee has focused on priority projects in the village area of the township, with key themes identified included:

• Importance of supporting the safe movements of pedestrians through the township area
• The desire for a road environment that encourages safer vehicle speeds
• Removing barriers to, and improving opportunity for, active transport.

The community will be kept informed on the progress of both projects as they move closer to delivery.

Quotes attributable to Minister for Roads and Road Safety Melissa Horne

“Local voices have helped shapes these two road safety upgrades, ensuring it delivers what the community wants and needs.”

“We said we’re going to improve road safety in Buninyong by listening to the people who know the area best and that’s exactly what we are doing.”

Quote attributable to Member for Eureka, Michaela Settle MP

“We’ve listened to the community and are getting on with these upgrades which will see a boost in road safety along key routes in the town, benefitting all road users.”