Project background

In response to resident concerns around speeding, poor visibility, accidents, and pedestrian safety near bus stops, Council is implementing safety upgrades along Hampden Road.

The safety upgrades will be delivered in two stages:

  • Stage 1 (commenced June 2025, currently in works): Installing pedestrian refuge islands on Hampden Road at the intersections with Sibbick Street and Tyler Crescent to improve pedestrian safety and reduce vehicle speeds.
  • Stage 2 (commencing July 2025): Upgrading line marking with painted medians, chevrons, and edge lines to visually narrow the road and reduce vehicle speeds.

We asked for feedback on these safety upgrades earlier this year and given the feedback received, additional traffic calming measures are now being proposed. The additional proposed measures include:

  • Speed cushions
  • 'No Stopping' restrictions
  • Line marking upgrades

We are now seeking feedback on these additional measures. Feedback closes on Monday, 21 July 2025.

Additional safety measures proposed

  • ​Speed cushions

    The speed cushions have been strategically placed to reduce speeding along Hampden Road (between Great North Road and Lyons Road) and Sibbick Street (between Byrne Avenue and Bouvardia Street). This would encourage vehicles to slow down to the advisory speed limit of 25km/h.

  • 'No Stopping' restrictions

    The installation of ‘No Stopping’ restrictions responds to resident requests to improve access for vehicles entering and exiting Sibbick Street. The proposed restrictions would also ensure there are sufficient sight lines for motorists travelling through these intersections

  • Double unbroken dividing lines

    Painting a double unbroken centreline on Sibbick Street at the intersection with Hampden Road would prevent unsafe vehicle manoeuvres and clearly define traffic travel paths. These measures would enhance visibility, reduce confusion, and help minimise the risk of collisions.

Draft plans

The draft plans are shown below. Click images to enlarge,
Image 1: Hampden Rd near Coralie St
Image 2: Hampden Rd near Bourke Pl
Image 3: Hampden Rd near Tyler Cres/Wareemba St
Image 4: Hampden Road near Margaret Street
Image 5: Hampden Road at Sibbick Street
Image 6: Sibbick Street near No. 30 and 43
Image 7: Sibbick Street near Parkview Rd and Bay Rd
Image 8: Sibbick Street near St. Andrews Anglican Church
Image 9: Sibbick Street near Bouvardia Street
Image 10: Hampden Road near No.78
Image 11: Hampden Road near Mons Street
Image 12: Hampden Road near No. 41 and 44
Image 13: Hampden Road near Tait Street

How we collected feedback

Feedback closed Monday, 21 July 2025