Road Safety in the Shire of Katanning
Our Road Safety Vision
The Shire of Katanning is committed to creating a safe and sustainable road network that minimises death and serious injury to all road users.
Through proactive measures, strategic planning, and collaboration with State and Federal partners, we aim to maintain our roads to the highest safety standards for this critical asset class.
By continuously investing in road infrastructure, technology, staff training, optimal fleet turnover and other road safety initiatives, the Shire strives to ensure that all road users, including residents, visitors, and transport operators, travel with confidence and security on our roads.
Shire of Katanning Invests in Road Safety
The Shire of Katanning is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all road users within the Shire. Through proactive planning and significant investment in road infrastructure, the Shire prioritises safety, sustainability, and functionality. Our 10-Year Road Maintenance and Construction Program, regular audits of road conditions, and innovative safety measures such as solar-powered speed messaging signs underscore our dedication to building a safer community.
Our approach includes:
- Partnerships with state and federal agencies to secure funding and implement safety initiatives.
- Engagement with the community through our Report a Problem page, allowing residents to suggest improvements or report issues quickly and efficiently.
- Strategic initiatives that position us as a proactive leader in road safety, benefiting both local residents and visitors.
If you have an improvement idea or a specific request, please visit our Report a Problem page.
RoadWise Council
The Shire of Katanning became a RoadWise Council through completion of a declaration of commitment to road safety in August 2023, accepting an invitation from WALGA’s RoadWise to register in the new initiative.
WALGA’s RoadWise aims at improving road safety through a holistic approach by engaging and support Local Government in adopting and applying policies and practices that make an effective and sustainable contribution to the achievements of national and state road safety objectives and targets. There are 75 Local Governments registered in Western Australia as a RoadWise Council.
The Shire was awarded a 3 Ribbon RoadWise Council status for the 2024/2025 reporting period, reflecting how holistically the road safety actions, recorded as part of the RoadWise Recognised initiative, is applied across the organisation.
A key element of the RoadWise Council initiative is to capture the contribution RoadWise Councils are making towards road safety. WALGA’s RoadWise developed the RoadWise Framework to assist RoadWise Councils in aligning interventions and actions delivered with best practice road safety within the functional areas and influence of Local Governments.
The Shire has been consistent with implementing effective activities which contribute towards improving road safety performance. Activities which are aligned to effective, evidence-based road safety application have included:
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Road Manager & Planning Authority
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Leadership & Community Development
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· Commenced network-wide road safety assessments to inform long-term planning and road safety investment.
· Delivered treatments including road widening and sealed shoulders.
· Completed verge vegetation clearing to maintain safe site distances.
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· Promoted road safety activities through specific communications
· Engaged and informed the community to identify and address road safety issues.
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Fleet Manager & Employer
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Road Safety Management
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· Provided staff with training opportunities to strengthen road safety expertise.
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· Assessed baseline road safety capacity and capability, initiating identification of priority actions.
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