Old Tolmie/Tolmie - Mahaikah FAQs

Council would like to thank community members who provided valuable feedback and responses during the initial engagement for this project. We have taken responses into consideration, and a summary of feedback including Councils responses have been provided in the table below.

Frequently Asked Questions

QUESTIONS	COUNCIL'S RESPONSE
Why is so much road safety signage being proposed?	Road safety signage is being proposed at locations where existing signage is missing, limited, or does not meet current standards. The signage is intended to provide advance warning to drivers of potential hazards and improve road safety outcomes.
Have measures been taken to ensure horse floats, towing vehicles, and trucks can turn from Old Tolmie Road into Tolmie–Mahaikah road and vice versa?	Yes. The proposed splitter island is fully mountable and 50 mm high to allow sufficient turning radius for larger vehicles, including service vehicles, trucks, and towing vehicles.
Why is a roundabout not being proposed at the old Tolmie & Tolmie–Mahaikah intersection?	While a roundabout would improve safety at the intersection, it would require significant funding and major changes to the surrounding road network. The current proposal focuses on delivering safety improvements within the available funding allocation.
Will vegetation trimming be undertaken to improve sight distance?	Yes. Council will undertake vegetation trimming where required to improve sight distance.
Will there be measures to better define the intersection so drivers on Tolmie–Mahaikah road give way to drivers on Old Tolmie Road?	Yes. Proposed improvements, including the splitter island, line marking, and advance warning signage, are intended to provide clearer visual cues and improve driver awareness at the intersec

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