Legislative Council, Tuesday 19 November 2024

Mr VINCENT - This is from 31 October in response to the review into the line of sight at 17006 Bass Highway, Flowerdale.

I can advise the project manager and the traffic engineer from the Department of State Growth visited the property owner on 16 May 2024 to discuss his concerns regarding sightlines when exiting his driveway. At this meeting and in a subsequent letter to the owner dated 14 June, it was agreed the department would investigate the matter further. It was determined by the department the sight distance could be improved and works were undertaken between 28 June and 2 July. These works involved additional steepening of the existing embankment, removal of vegetation and the installation of 'concealed entrance 150 metre ahead' signage.

The project manager phoned the owner on 28 August to discuss the completed works and I understand the owner was happy with the improved sight distance when exiting his driveway onto the highway.

In response to the second question regarding the width of the road to allow turning into the driveway, I can advise the department has also discussed this matter with the owner. They explain the design in this location has provided a widening of three metres next to the through lane, allowing vehicles to pass on the left of a vehicle when stopped to make a right hand turn into the driveway. This is a standard treatment for access into private properties from highways. Thank you.