Pop-up event
You can also speak to us at our pop-up event at the Princes Hill Primary School Wilson Street gate, from 3.30pm to 5.30pm on Tuesday 17 March 2026, where you can chat to us, ask questions and provide us with your feedback in-person.
Have your say before this consultation closes at 9am on Monday 6 April 2026.
In partnership with Princes Hill Primary school, we are exploring ways we can make it safer and easier for students, parents and staff to walk, cycle and scoot to and from Princes Hill Primary School.
The changes we are considering, would also enhance connections to the Linear Parklands and nearby areas, with upgrades such as wider footpaths, more greenery and safer bike lanes.
Project background
To achieve this, the proposed changes for consideration involve:
Draft Concept Design
Click on the hotspots to see what we are proposing to do at these locations.
Cross section of proposed changes to Wilson Street
The cross‑section illustrates the layout we are considering along Wilson Street. It shows:
- The school frontage opening onto a wide share space for walking and bike riding - allowing more people to enjoy getting around safely.
- One‑way traffic along the street, with parking retained on both sides of the single traffic lane.
- Kerbside parking alternating between parallel and angled configurations along the length of the street.
Why we're doing it
As part of our New Deal for School’s program, we are opening more streets to walking and bike riding without car traffic so that people can enjoy getting around safely.
Traffic congestion around schools creates safety risks, poor air quality, and stressful situations for children, families, and local communities.
This creates barriers and can discourage children to travel in the way they want to and be active, healthy and social getting to and from school.
Students at Princes Hill Primary School have told us they want more choice in how they get to school — whether that’s walking, scooting or bike riding, especially with their friends.
The proposed upgrades will encourage cycling, walking and scooting. This will make the area more appealing and remove the barriers children and families face, when travelling to and from school, in the way that works best for them.
Project timeline and frequently asked questions
Timeline
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Timeline item 1 - active
Stage 1 consultation - draft Concept Design presented for community feedback
Monday 16 February to Monday 16 March 2026
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Timeline item 2 - incomplete
Review feedback and finalise Concept Design
March to April 2026
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Timeline item 3 - incomplete
Council consideration of final Concept Design for adoption
May 2026
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Timeline item 4 - incomplete
Report back to community on outcome of project
May to June 2026
Frequently asked questions
Tell us what you think about the proposals and provide your feedback before 9am on Monday 6 April 2026 by filling in the form below.
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If you want to find out more in your own language, please call our interpreter service on 9280 1940.
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Find out more about the New Deal for Schools
We work with primary schools to promote sustainable travel choices and give children and parents safe and comfortable conditions to walk, ride and scoot to school.
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