I have had the pleasure of calling Caversham, Western Australia my home for 24 long years. This is a peaceful and harmonious neighbourhood that unfortunately, struggles with severe traffic mismanagement and congestion due to the extension of Drumplier drive to Daviot road to Benara road exit to Lord street and heavy traffic use from Ellenbrook with majority of traffic exiting via Caversham on Daviot road. 

A recent proposal submitted to the City of Swan, aims to establish a place of worship on 5 Bennett street, Caversham. As a long-standing resident and community member, I am deeply concerned about the potential increase in further larger volumes of traffic the establishment of this place of worship will precipitate. 

Existing congestion already compromises the safety of our community by obstructing exit routes from our neighbourhood to exit on Benara road.

The Transportation and Infrastructure section of the 2020 City of Swan community survey reported significant resident discontent over traffic loads, with 67% of surveyed residents stating traffic congestion as their primary community concern. The specific proposal to establish a place of worship on 5 Bennett street is poised to exacerbate this issue, situating it as a public safety concern,  not excluding noise from said events and roadside parking buildups and double parking on the main thoroughfare to Caversham (Bennett street). Access for emergency vehicles and the likes will be compromised in the the event of incident in Caversham quite similar to the fire evacuation in 2009. 

Therefore, I urge our local government to reconsider this development proposal, prioritising the safety and wellbeing of Caversham residents and the exisiting flora and fauna for the protection of the Bennett Brook and its eco system directly adjacent to the proposed construction, the run off will jeopardise the nature area for many species. With the future plans to update Benara Road, Bennett Bridge,  this will also substantially affect the existing bushland and properties adjacent and disrupt the existing nature reserve running to the Swan river.  

We seek your support to keep our community uncomplicated by further unnecessary traffic complications and safety for all residents. Please join me and countless other concerned locals by signing this petition. Together, we can make a difference in our beloved community. 

Please be advised if do not reside in Caversham or the Swan valley region, Western Australia,  please do not sign this petition - it is greatly appreciated however City of Swan will only except Swan voter signatures 

thank you for your assistance. 

https://swanengage.swan.wa.gov.au/da-4382024-form-1-regulation-67-19-place-of-worship-lot-9-no5-bennett-street-caversham?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1_9OC2kM0nptKdM8TmfFn2TosIsqOBobBK2qYaOYNR8oH2crvATpMwK3A_aem_FShU8JnVFlQjtJ8baZEevg