Project overview

Sealing upgrade works have started on Durban Road, Old Gembrook Road and Sheriff Road in Emerald, as part of the Council’s Sealing the Hills program.

These upgrades will include:

  • pavement construction
  • kerb and channel construction
  • drainage improvement works
  • vehicle and pedestrian crossing upgrades
  • nature strip improvements
  • signage
  • line-marking

The Sealing the Hills program has helped transform local roads in the Hills, aiming to upgrade currently unsealed roads.

This program is helping improve road connectivity, safety and access, while reducing dust, pollution and maintenance costs for residents and drivers.

For more information on major projects being completed around the shire, please visit www.cardinia.vic.gov.au/bettercardinia

Road Safety Improvements

Cardinia Shire Council will be undertaking a Road Safety Audit to guide future improvements across our Sealing the Hills projects. The RSA will assess the effectiveness and necessity of LATM treatments, including lighting, signage, and physical devices such as speed humps and pinch points.

What You Need to Know

  • Audit Timing: The Road Safety Audit will begin after all Sealing the Hills projects are completed, anticipated by the end of the 2025/26 financial year. It will take around 1–2 months. Installing LATM devices before the audit is not proposed.
  • LATM Planning: At present, there is no allocated budget for LATM works, as the scope and locations will be determined following the RSA. Any future LATM treatments identified will be considered under the existing Sealing the Hills program budget, with no financial contribution required from landowners. The type and location of these devices will be determined by the audit findings.
  • Project Timeframe: The overall project is scheduled for completion by the end of this year. Once completed, traffic patterns will stabilise, ensuring the audit reflects accurate and consistent conditions.

We appreciate your support as we work towards safer, more efficient roads for everyone in our community.

Questions on Traffic Calming Devices

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  • What is a local area traffic management device?

    A Local Area Traffic Management (LATM) device aims to manage traffic safety, whilst improving the road environment for pedestrians and cyclists through slowing vehicular speeds along a roadway.

    Traffic management devices can include kerb extensions, lane narrowing, slow points, bus cushions, raised safety platforms and flat top road humps.

  • Why does Council install LATM devices/speed humps?

    LATM devices are typically proposed to be installed on roads where there is problem with traffic speeds or where there is a history of road crashes. These devices are typically a road design change, designed to improve driver behaviour, reduce traffic speeds, and minimise the risk of serious or fatal crashes.

    Council has a responsibility to respond to crash history and ensure the continuity of community safety for all road users, pedestrians, and neighbouring residents.

  • What authority does Council have to install LATMs?

    Various state regulations outline Council’s responsibilities to maintain and improve the local road network, including the following:

    • Road Safety Act (1986)
    • Local Government Act (2020)
    • Road Safety Regulations (1999)
    • Road Management Act (2004)
    • Road Safety Strategy 2016-2025
    • Cardinia Pedestrian & Bicycle Strategy
    • Liveability Plan 2017-2029
    • Council Plan 2021-2025

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  • What criteria is considered for LATM devices?

    The following factors are considered for Council to decide to install LATM devices along an existing road:

    • Must have a relatively straight section(s) (approx.) 200m or longer.
    • Be in an urban (built up area) residential environment.
    • Be in a low-speed zone environment (equal to or less than 60km/h speed zone).
    • Be a sealed road.
    • Have a potential suitable treatment than can be constructed/provided in the existing road environment.

The concept plans shared during the initial community consultation were indicative and subject to change as the design progressed. Although traffic calming measures (Local Area Traffic Management treatments) were considered, they could not be incorporated into the final detailed design.

Safety is a key focus, especially in areas with children, pedestrians, and school students. Roads identified as needing Local Area Traffic Management (LATM) treatments will be investigated further and grouped for future implementation.

LATM devices must be illuminated, and their placement depends on the availability of existing power or lighting infrastructure and underground services.

Yes, we are committed to monitoring and assessing traffic conditions post-construction to ensure the safety of all road users

Your feedback is vital to this process. We welcome and encourage ongoing input from the community as we continue to improve road safety.

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2023 Sealing the Hills program update

Sealing the Hills program update

Cardinia Shire Council has received official confirmation that $109 million of committed funding for the Sealing the Hills program has been discontinued and withdrawn by the federal government.

Cardinia Shire Council is deeply disappointed on behalf of the communities in the Dandenong Ranges and surrounding townships, by the federal government decision to withdraw committed funding from this vital unsealed road project.

We understand how important these sealing works were to improving community safety and access to community facilities and amenities, while reducing dust, pollution, and maintenance issues.

Council has been able to secure $41 million funding for selected road projects in the pipeline, including Old Gembrook Road package in Emerald. This package includes Durban Road, Old Gembrook Road and Sheriff Road.

Cardinia Shire Council is committed to working closely with the community to build better local roads and we will be keeping project stakeholders and our community informed as works progress.

For more information and updates on the Sealing the Hills program

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