Proposed safety upgrades at North Beach and Erindale Road

Local residents are invited to provide feedback on a proposal to improve safety at the intersection of Erindale Road and North Beach Road, Gwelup.

The City of Stirling is committed to reducing road-related incidents by enhancing the safety of the local road network. Through the City’s 2024 Local Convos series, residents highlighted safety concerns at this intersection as a key priority.

This intersection qualifies as a Black Spot location, having recorded 32 crashes from 2020-2024 according to Main Roads WA crash data, including two collisions resulting in hospitalisations and 10 additional crashes requiring medical attention.

The City’s proposed upgrades involve replacing the existing traffic signals with a dual-lane roundabout to improve safety, enhance traffic flow and reduce collision risks, including a cut-through crossing for pedestrians.

An initial analysis for the intersection indicates that a roundabout would be significantly more effective in reducing crashes compared to modifying the existing traffic signals by removing the right-turn filter. Pedestrian data collected by the City at the intersection showed a low usage by the community.

Main Roads WA has assessed the effectiveness of different treatments in reducing crash frequency and severity, with their analysis showing that a roundabout will provide the greatest overall safety benefit to the community.

This would deliver an expected crash-related cost savings of $5.7 million, compared to a $900,000 crash-related cost savings by removing the right-turn filter. Crash cost savings are not just savings associated with damage to vehicles and infrastructure but also factor in costs associated with medical treatment for injuries, emergency services costs, and loss of productivity and income.

The City intends to apply for State and Federal Government Black Spot funding to finance the project, this is a competitive process based on the cost relative to expected crash cost savings. All applications for this program are independently assessed by Main Roads WA based on merit.

We are seeking community support to ensure the project aligns with local priorities.

Key benefits of the proposal include:

• Additional median islands with level cut-through crossings for pedestrians, bikes, prams etc.
• Extended footpath from Mews Entrance to the north of the roundabout
• Separate left-turn lanes north and south of the roundabout
• Landscaping throughout.

As a local resident, your feedback is essential in shaping the project. Visit the roads, traffic and civil works projects page on the City’s website to learn more and to submit your comments by Friday 4 April 2025.