What's next

We’re making the Sandridge Bay Trail safer. Council is undertaking an upgrade to the area around the Bay Trail at Sandridge beach to create a safer area for all to enjoy.

We heard from our community that there are some safety concerns in the area. This includes how pedestrians, cyclists and cars move around the space and interact with each other.

The first stage of this project will include:

• Bus shelter removal along with shared path and fence reinstatement to improve path sightlines.
• Removal of shrub to improve bike path sightlines.
• Converting a section of the bike path into a shared path to increase pedestrian access to the beach from The Boulevard.
• Installation of rumble strips and safety line marking on the bike path on approach to shared pedestrian path .
• Installation of bollards and line marking to replace the existing cycle speed trap fence whilst still controlling illegal vehicle or jetski trailer access.
• Pavement colouring of entry/ exit points to car park crossover to improve pedestrian and cycle user safety.
• Additional shade tree planting through the ‘Greening Fred Jackson Reserve and Sandridge Beach’ project

Through this process, we will also be considering:

• Additional Sandridge Bay Trail warning and directional signage.
• Feasibility of re-ordering the location of the bus stop, authorised vehicles, disability bay and parking along The Boulevard.

The further path alignment and lighting improvements for the area will be considered through Council Plan and budget bids in future years.