Knox City Council has welcomed the announcement of new traffic lights at the intersection of Burwood Highway and McMahons Road in Ferntree Gully.
Knox Mayor Susan Laukens said the intersection has been the site of four crashes in the last five years.
“We’ve been advocating the Victorian Government to address safety concerns at this location, and I’m very pleased that the Government has recognised the need to upgrade the intersection,” she said.
“Traffic lights will improve access to nearby residential and industrial estates and improve pedestrian access across Burwood Hwy.”
“All levels of government play a role in ensuring our community thrives. In the lead up to federal and state elections this year I’ve been meeting with our local state and federal Members of Parliament and candidates to ensure our community has an elevated voice.”
Knox City Council is seeking funding for extra kindergarten places, a new mental health service in Wantirna, two social housing developments for women at risk of homelessness and improved recreation facilities at Lewis Park.
Mayor Laukens said she was pleased with recent announcements by the Liberal Coalition Government to fund lighting upgrades at Guy Turner Reserve, Kings Park and Chandler Park.
“This will provide safer facilities for Bayswater Strikers Soccer Club, Upper Ferntree Gully Baseball Club and The Basin Football and Netball Club and help all three clubs cater for growing participation,” she said.
“I look forward to further announcements to support the upgrade of priority sporting infrastructure, including building a new hockey facility for Knox and a new pavilion at Lewis Park.”
Knox City Council said it is advocating for better public transport options, including an extension of the Route 75 tram from Vermont South to Upper Ferntree Gully station.
