Children heading back to school this week may notice new/upgraded pedestrian crossings and footpaths near their school.
It’s all part of an $8.57 million school pedestrian safety program which is being rolled out to 32 Northern Beaches schools.
Assisted by funding from the Commonwealth government’s Federal Stimulus – School Infrastructure Program, Council has completed pedestrian safety works at almost half of the 32 schools.
Mayor Michael Regan said pedestrian safety around schools was a top priority, and through this program school pedestrian crossings, new footpaths, new shared user paths and safety infrastructure such as kerb ramps will be constructed, upgraded or replaced.
“Works have so far been completed at schools from Balgowlah to Forestville and Bayview.
“A raised pedestrian crossing is being constructed across Playfair Road near Curl Curl North Public School too, ahead of schedule.
“This is an exciting program which will ensure we improve safety for our kids and community around our schools,” Mayor Regan said.
“We have been working on a Safer Schools program for some time with the school community to identify hotspot areas which need safety upgrades.”
Here is a list of the schools near where works are scheduled:
Bilgola Plateau Public School
Collaroy Plateau Public School
Cromer Public School and Cromer High School
Seaforth Public School
Forestville Public School
Narraweena Public School
Beacon Hill Public School
Pittwater House Schools
Mimosa Public School
Cromer Public School
Manly Village Public School, Victoria Parade
Manly Village Public School, Darley Road
St Mary’s Catholic School
St Cecilia’s Catholic School
Seaforth Primary School
Manly West Public School, Hill Street
Manly West Public School, Griffiths Street
St John the Baptist Catholic School
Curl Curl North Public School
Brookvale Public School
Elanora Heights Public School
Elanora Heights Public School, Anana Road,
Narrabeen North Public School, Namona Street,
Narrabeen North Public School, Garden Street,
Sacred Heart Catholic School, Mona Vale
Newport Public School
St Luke’s Grammar Loquat Valley
St Luke’s Grammar Pittwater Road,
Avalon Public School
