Hi Supporters

I know things have been quiet - but I wanted to share an update as there have been a handful of people continuing to advocate for this intersection to be made more safe for pedestrians.

Late last week Matt Cross MP shared this update:

'In other updates, at the recent Budget Estimates, I had some questions asked about Forest Way directly to the Secretary of Transport. Transport for NSW advises:

The project application for funding Forest Way, Belrose between Wearden Road and Glen Street has been endorsed by Transport for NSW and is currently being considered by the Australian Government under Round 2 of the Road Safety Program – Walking and Cycling Infrastructure sub-program. 

On 19 April 2024, the NSW Government announced several actions that arose from the Road Safety Forum held in February. 

One action was the review of up to 35 school precincts across NSW for improved safety on key routes to school that do not meet the current criteria for a school zone. Wakehurst Public School has been included within the draft list of schools to be reviewed. 

The review is focused on the opportunity for safer speed limits around schools. Findings from the review will help inform a future approach to extending the benefits of school zones onto routes that do not meet the current criteria for a school zone. The project is scheduled to take six months to complete."

I will keep you updated.