Make Specimen Hill Road and Chum Street Safer for Our Children
The issue
Since my son first started Prep, I have had ongoing concerns about the safety of children travelling to and from school along Specimen Hill Road and Chum Street in Golden Square. This has been an ongoing concern for our family and many others in the community.
Specimen Hill Road has a school crossing supervisor, which is an important safety measure. However, despite children regularly crossing this busy road, the speed limit remains 60 kilometres per hour, with no reduced school-zone speed limit in place. Having a crossing supervisor is important, but it does not eliminate the risks associated with vehicles travelling at these speeds near a school.
Chum Street is another concern. Although the speed limit is 50 kilometres per hour, there is no crossing supervisor to assist children and families crossing this road. Children should not have to navigate busy traffic without appropriate pedestrian safety measures.
As parents, we should not have to feel anxious every morning and afternoon simply because our children need to get to school safely.
We are calling on the City of Greater Bendigo Council to take action by:
- Introducing clearly marked school zones and reduced speed limits along Specimen Hill Road during school hours.
- Reviewing the need for a supervised school crossing on Chum Street.
- Assessing pedestrian safety and traffic conditions around both roads to identify further improvements needed to protect children travelling to and from school.
This isn't about convenience; it's about the safety of our children. Parents deserve peace of mind knowing their children can get to and from school without unnecessary risks.
We shouldn't have to wait for a serious accident or tragedy before something is done.
Our children deserve safer roads, appropriate speed limits and adequate crossing facilities. Their safety should be a priority, not an afterthought.
Please sign and share this petition to show the City of Greater Bendigo Council that our community wants action, not promises. Together, we can push for safer roads and help protect the children who use them every single school day
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The issue
Since my son first started Prep, I have had ongoing concerns about the safety of children travelling to and from school along Specimen Hill Road and Chum Street in Golden Square. This has been an ongoing concern for our family and many others in the community.
Specimen Hill Road has a school crossing supervisor, which is an important safety measure. However, despite children regularly crossing this busy road, the speed limit remains 60 kilometres per hour, with no reduced school-zone speed limit in place. Having a crossing supervisor is important, but it does not eliminate the risks associated with vehicles travelling at these speeds near a school.
Chum Street is another concern. Although the speed limit is 50 kilometres per hour, there is no crossing supervisor to assist children and families crossing this road. Children should not have to navigate busy traffic without appropriate pedestrian safety measures.
As parents, we should not have to feel anxious every morning and afternoon simply because our children need to get to school safely.
We are calling on the City of Greater Bendigo Council to take action by:
- Introducing clearly marked school zones and reduced speed limits along Specimen Hill Road during school hours.
- Reviewing the need for a supervised school crossing on Chum Street.
- Assessing pedestrian safety and traffic conditions around both roads to identify further improvements needed to protect children travelling to and from school.
This isn't about convenience; it's about the safety of our children. Parents deserve peace of mind knowing their children can get to and from school without unnecessary risks.
We shouldn't have to wait for a serious accident or tragedy before something is done.
Our children deserve safer roads, appropriate speed limits and adequate crossing facilities. Their safety should be a priority, not an afterthought.
Please sign and share this petition to show the City of Greater Bendigo Council that our community wants action, not promises. Together, we can push for safer roads and help protect the children who use them every single school day
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Petition created on 5 November 2026