The Issue
Trying to cross the intersection of Hayes Road and Mentmore Avenue is a dangerous gamble. While the City of Sydney claims their historical data shows only one recorded incident between 2020 and 2024, local residents know the terrifying reality. This intersection is a notorious black spot for unreported near-misses, minor collisions, and structural traffic gridlock.

The crisis point was officially reached today (26 June 2026) with two separate, severe multi-car crashes in a single day—one at 6:55 AM and another at 3:30 PM. Both incidents required emergency services to attend and resulted in all vehicles being towed.

With zero traffic control for cars speeding down Hayes Road, pedestrians—including parents with prams from the local childcare centre and crowds moving between The Engine Yards and The Cannery—are routinely left stranded on the kerb, risking their lives. We cannot wait for a pedestrian fatality for Council to admit their data is flawed.

What We Are Demanding:

We call on the City of Sydney to urgently upgrade this intersection during the upcoming next financial year works by installing:

• A  raised pedestrian crosswalk (Wombat crossing) connecting The Engine Yards and The Cannery.
• Traffic calming speed humps along Hayes Road to force drivers to slow down.
• The planned raingardens and kerb extensions integrated simultaneously to maximize safety impact.

Sign this petition to demand immediate action from Council before someone gets killed.