Proposed changes on Harold Street

Update

Feedback was reviewed and a report presented to Council in March. Council agreed to defer the motion to allow additional consultation with residents and the provision of more information.

A report on Beaufort Street Precinct Area Road Safety Treatments was considered by Council on 21 May 2024.

At this meeting, Council supported the development of a 6-year Road Safety Implementation Plan to design and deliver the ‘Beaufort Street Nodes’ project and other road safety projects identified within the precinct.

The draft plan is to be presented to Council by May 2025.

Priority is to be given to works treating high crash areas and to the intersections of Beaufort Street with both Harold Street and Chatsworth Road.

Vincent will seek funding contributions through stakeholders such as Main Roads WA Blackspot program, Main Roads WA Low-Cost Urban Road Safety Program and any other applicable funding programs (road safety, cycling, walking and place-making improvements).

The minutes of the Council meeting are available to view on the City of Vincent website.

Background

The City of Vincent is seeking community feedback on a proposal to make a section of Harold Street in Highgate one-way between Vincent Street and Beaufort Street.

In April 2023, the City of Vincent held a community consultation on a proposal to change the intersection of Harold and Beaufort streets as part of a Black Spot project.

There were 93 responses to the survey and the majority did not support the proposed changes to the intersection.

A report was presented to Council in August 2023. One of Council's recommendations was to further consult with local residents, school and surrounding businesses on a proposal to make Harold Street one-way between Vincent Street and Beaufort Street.

Council also requested a report be prepared on options to reduce crashes and improve pedestrian, cyclist and vehicle safety and accessibility on Beaufort Street and this project is ongoing.

A report including both of these items will be presented to Council in March 2024.

Project details

The City of Vincent is consulting on a proposal to make a section of Harold Street in Highgate one-way between Vincent Street to Beaufort Street, with the direction of flow from Vincent Street - see proposed layout below.

Proposed one-way design for Harold Street

This design aims to improve traffic flow on Harold Street and limit potential conflict points by making it one-way.

The proposal incorporates community responses from the earlier Harold and Beaufort streets consultation.

The proposed change is expected to improve traffic flow significantly as vehicles will be prevented from driving through to Vincent Street. Access from Beaufort Street will still be possible, to accommodate residents, school drop-offs/pick-ups and service vehicles.

Vehicles entering Harold Street from Beaufort Street will either have to turn around or exit via Mereny or Tramway lanes, before the one-way section.

On-street parking for residents is retained as part of this proposal.

Share your thoughts

Consultation closed 12 noon Thursday, 15 February 2024.

What will happen next?

After this consultation period closes, feedback we receive will be reviewed and a report presented to Council for consideration.

Everyone who provides feedback will be notified when this will be considered by Council. Members of the public are welcome to attend the Council Briefing and Council Meeting to ask questions or comment on the proposal.

Information on this page is available in alternative formats on request.