SCM 22 JUL 2026 · ITEM 6.3 · RES SCM-26/07-004

Adoption of the Corporate Business Plan 2026/27-2029/30: amended motion (Crawley-Nedlands 40km/h)

Carried 5–0

Amendment adding to the Corporate Business Plan 2026/27 to 2029/30, under Crawley-Nedlands, an action to expand 40km/h speed zones with the Perth Inner City Group and Main Roads WA, subject to external funding.

What it changed. Adds 'Expanding 40km/h speed zones in collaboration with the Perth Inner City Group and Main Roads WA (subject to external funding)' to the Crawley-Nedlands priorities in the Corporate Business Plan.

Reasons given in the minutes. At the request of David Lim of Western Residents Association: road safety is a shared priority across the City and does not stop at suburb boundaries. Crawley–Nedlands contains important pedestrian, cycling and university precincts that would also benefit from lower-speed environments where appropriate. This specific addition was suggested by representatives of the Western Residents Association at the Neighbourhood Budget Workshop but was not reflected in what has been presented to Council. The Corporate Business Plan already includes this initiative for West Perth: extending the commitment to Crawley–Nedlands provides consistency across inner-city neighbourhoods where similar safety outcomes are sought. The amendment simply confirms support for investigating and expanding 40km/h zones in partnership with the Perth Inner City Group and Main Roads WA. The initiative aligns with the existing Crawley–Nedlands priorities of improving access and connectivity, supporting safety, and enhancing social wellbeing by creating safer, more walkable streets. The result of the amendment ensures that the confidence of the Neighbourhood Budget Workshop process is upheld by ensuring it reflects the advice and advocacy of each respective community group.

Moved by David Goncalves, seconded by Bruce Reynolds.