Published on Thursday, 4 December 2025 at 10:38:00 AM
The City of Bunbury has improved safety at an existing roundabout by installing speed platforms to reduce approach speeds and create safer crossing points for vulnerable road users.
Although the Wisbey Street / Ecclestone Street roundabout is an existing roundabout, it has been identified as having some safety concerns. While the overall number of crashes at this location was relatively low, the severity of incidents highlighted the need for improvements. To address these risks, the City successfully secured Black Spot funding to improve safety and ensure the roundabout functions as intended.
Roundabouts are a proven safe system solution for intersections. Well-designed roundabouts, slow vehicles, create safer intersection speeds, reduce complexity and change the angles of impact if crashes occur, which results in more survivable outcomes.
With the funding, raised plateaus were installed on all four approaches to the roundabout. These traffic calming devices are designed to reduce vehicle speeds on approach, enhancing both the safety and functionality of the intersection. Importantly, the placement of the raised plateaus was carefully coordinated with existing pedestrian facilities. Where necessary, the plateaus were positioned before footpath crossing points, further improving safety for people walking and cycling by ensuring vehicles slow down before reaching pedestrian areas.
The improvements to the Wisbey / Ecclestone Street roundabout have resulted in a safer intersection for all users. Through a combination of ongoing monitoring, data gathering and analysis, the City of Bunbury has successfully applied effective road safety treatments to reduce vehicle speeds and enhance pedestrian safety. By applying safe system principles, the City is creating safer and more protective intersections.
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