Project description

Council is upgrading pedestrian crossings along Village Way in Pakenham.  

Located across from a shopping centre and train station, Village Way has been identified as a high priority location for a future pedestrian crossing.  

As there is a history of pedestrian related crashes occurring, the construction of a pedestrian crossing has been fast-tracked at this location, with the support of additional funding from the Transport Accident Commission (TAC).  

To improve pedestrian safety, these upgrades will include a 3-leg wombat (zebra) crossing on all three legs of the Village Way and Park Orchard Drive intersection with flashing lights on both Village Way crossings.  

Funding

This project will be jointly funded by Council and the Transport Accident Commission. 

Progress update

Works are now underway and construction is expected to be completed in January 2025, conditions permitting.

Council has appointed Camlex Electrical Pty Ltd as the contractor to complete these works on its behalf.

Design plans are available for review on Creating Cardinia

Works underway

• Landscape works progressing
• Ausnet is expected to turn on the pedestrian lights in early 2025
• Final installation works on the zebra crossings are expected to occur in early 2025.

Disruptions

• Traffic management including reduced speed limits and traffic and footpath detours will be in place until construction is complete, and the lights are turned on.
• Detours will be in place and drivers are encouraged to access Fitzroy Street to access the Lakeside Square carpark or Park Orchard Drive and Golden Green Street to access the Cardinia Road train station and other amenities.
• The crossing will remain closed to pedestrian access, until the flashing crossing lights are turned on by Ausnet (approx January 2025).