We are a 5 Ribbon Shire!
The Shire of Harvey has earned 5 Ribbons from the RoadWise Council.
Ribbons highlight a local government's better practice in the planning and delivery of road safety initiatives.
Below is a snapshot from our 2025 Roadwise Report.
What we have done
| The focus | The action |
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| Road Safety Governing Principle | - We added practical, research-backed road safety frameworks to our policies.
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| Road Safety Management Activities | - We checked current road safety skills and resources and started planning key improvements.
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| Road Manager Planning Authority Activities | - We built new footpaths and improved existing footpaths to make walking safer and easier.
- We assessed local roads to guide future safety plans and investments.
- We added safety features like sealed shoulders and audible edge lines to key roads.
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| Fleet Manager and Employer Activities | - We provided staff training opportunities to strengthen road safety expertise.
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| Leadership and Community Development | - We promoted road safety.
- We worked with community groups and stakeholders to identify and address road safety issues.
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What we are working on
| Action 1 | - We are using the WALGA RoadWise LG Stars tool to check safety risks. About 77km of roads have been assessed so far.
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| Action 2 | - We are assessing road safety resources using the WALGA checklist and we have started planning priority actions.
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| Action 3 | - We are creating a template for local traffic and speed management policies to help reduce speeding and improve safety.
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How can you help?
We work closely with the community to identify safety issues within the local road network.
To share feedback with us, email shire@harvey.wa.gov.au