To the City of Wanneroo Council, the Mayor and Chief Executive Officer, with Main Roads WA and Cedar Woods requested to work together with the City where appropriate.

Our community needs safer streets

Eglinton Village is a growing residential community marketed as a place for families to live, walk and enjoy local amenities. However, residents are increasingly concerned that pedestrian infrastructure, traffic management and street design have not kept pace with the needs of the community.

Families walk to Woolworths, local shops, bus stops, parks and playgrounds every day. Children need to cross roads to reach buses and local amenities, while parents walk with prams, residents walk their dogs, and people with mobility needs rely on accessible footpaths. These everyday activities should not feel dangerous.

We are calling for a coordinated review of road safety and street design throughout Eglinton Village, followed by practical action and clear public updates.

1. Safer pedestrian crossings and traffic calming

Residents have raised concerns about speeding and the lack of suitable pedestrian crossing points on local streets, including Laguna Way, Mavericks Street and Strickland Parade. Particular concerns include traffic around the main roundabout, roads leading towards the sales office, and locations where pedestrians must cross roads to continue their journey.

On Laguna Way, the footpath changes sides, requiring pedestrians to cross the road to continue along their route. This is especially concerning for families with prams and children.

Crossing Marmion Avenue to access bus stops, beach access and nearby amenities is another major concern. Current crossing options do not adequately meet the needs of residents travelling on foot. On multi-lane roads, one vehicle may stop while traffic in another lane continues moving, creating a serious risk for pedestrians who assume it is safe to cross.

We ask the City of Wanneroo to assess:

● Appropriate traffic-calming measures, including speed humps, raised platforms and other treatments where suitable.

● Clearly marked and, where warranted, raised pedestrian crossings on key walking routes.

● Safer intersection controls and signage on streets such as Mavericks Street, including whether STOP signs, give-way controls or other treatments are appropriate.

● A safe, practical pedestrian crossing solution for Marmion Avenue, working with Main Roads WA as the responsible road authority where applicable.

2. Continuous and accessible footpaths

Footpaths should provide a safe and continuous route around the neighbourhood. Changes in footpath alignment, obstructed paths and vehicles parked across walking routes can force pedestrians into the road, particularly where kerb ramps or footpath access are blocked.

We ask the City to audit pedestrian routes throughout Eglinton Village, identify gaps and obstructions, and prioritise improvements around shops, bus stops, parks, intersections and commonly used walking routes.

3. Safer parks and playgrounds

Families also need confidence that local parks and playgrounds are appropriately designed and protected from nearby traffic. The playground beside Marmion Avenue is a particular concern because of its proximity to a major road.

We ask the relevant landowner and authority to inspect playgrounds and parks, assess whether additional fencing or other child-safety measures are required, and clearly confirm who is responsible for each location. Where responsibility rests with Cedar Woods, a shopping centre owner or another party, the City should coordinate with that party to ensure concerns are addressed.

4.  A clear response and accountability

These concerns are not new. Residents began raising traffic-calming and pedestrian-safety concerns with Cedar Woods in February 2026 and supplied photographs, videos and marked locations. Cedar Woods subsequently advised that the roads were public and that decisions about traffic-calming measures rested with the City.

Despite these efforts, residents still need a clear, communicated plan explaining what will be investigated, who is responsible and what action will follow. Community feedback has also indicated support for safety improvements.

We recognise that different roads and facilities may be managed by different authorities and that engineering assessments, approvals and funding may be required. That makes coordination and transparent communication even more important.

What we want to happen next

We call on the City of Wanneroo to:

1. Acknowledge the petition and confirm responsibility for each road, crossing, footpath, parking issue and playground raised.

2. Conduct a coordinated safety assessment of Eglinton Village, prioritising locations with speeding concerns, heavy pedestrian use, obstructed footpaths and restricted vehicle access.

3. Consult residents on the findings and priorities, including the proposed solutions for Laguna Way, Mavericks Street, Strickland Parade and Marmion Avenue (and other streets where required).

4. Work with Main Roads WA, Cedar Woods and other relevant landowners to determine which improvements can be delivered, by whom and through what process.

5. Publish an action plan with clear timeframes, including immediate measures where possible, longer-term infrastructure improvements, funding considerations and updates on progress.

6. Review street and parking arrangements in current and future stages, so that pedestrian access, adequate parking, waste collection and emergency vehicle access are properly considered as the community grows.

We are not asking for every street to receive the same treatment regardless of need. We are asking for a proper assessment, evidence-based decisions and meaningful action.

Families should be able to walk around Eglinton Village without being forced into traffic, worrying about speeding vehicles or wondering whether their children can safely reach a bus stop, shop or playground.

Please support this petition and ask the City of Wanneroo, Main Roads WA and Cedar Woods to work together to make Eglinton Village safer for everyone.