Stradbroke Road Speed Reduction

This consultation is now closed.

Community Engagement Outcomes

During August and September 2021 Campbelltown City Council, in conjunction with Adelaide Hills Council, asked the Community for feedback on a proposal to reduce the speed limit from 60kmh to 50kmh in the section of Stradbroke Road between Morialta Road and Baroota Avenue, Rostrevor. This road is shared by both Campbelltown and Adelaide Hills councils.

Survey respondents overall were marginally opposed to a speed reduction (51%), however 66% of residents (n=101) who live within 300 metres of the road supported a speed reduction. Based on this, Council endorsed the following recommendations at its meeting on 7 December:

1. Receive the Stradbroke Road Speed Reduction (60kmh to 50kmh) – Morialta Road to Baroota Ave - Community Engagement Outcomes and endorse reducing the speed to 50km/h in this section of Stradbroke Road, for the purposes of further discussion with Adelaide Hills Council and the Department for Infrastructure and
2. Endorse Staff collaborating with Adelaide Hills Council and the Department of Environment and Water, to address the road condition and safety concerns raised in this consultation and prepare a further report for Council’s consideration.

See the full Community Engagement Outcomes Report for more information.

Project Background

In early 2020 both councils worked together to propose a speed reduction for the entire length of Stradbroke Road however the Community was divided in its support for this proposal.

A 50kmh speed limit in this section of Stradbroke Road would support:

• Improved safety for cyclists and pedestrians including at the entrance to Morialta Conservation Park
• Reduction in road crash severity
• Reduced risk to wildlife

The popularity of the Morialta Mukanthi Nature Play Space in recent years has resulted in increased visitor traffic using this road, including buses for school and kindergarten excursions. Both Councils are enthusiastic about promoting this wonderful destination to visitors and doing what we can to ensure safe visitation.

A speed reduction would place Stradbroke Road in line with the Department of Infrastructure and Transport’s recommended speed for the road. Morialta Road and Glen Stuart Road, located adjacent Stradbroke Road, are both in the same category of road and have speed limits of 50kmh.

For more information, have a look at the Frequently Asked Questions.