Kyneton - Pram crossing improvement works

Several pram crossings in Kyneton will be upgraded to improve safety and accessibility for everyone.

The project is funded by Council's Capital Works Program 2024-25 under the Pram Ramp Compliance/Safety Improvements program.

Construction is scheduled to start in May and expected to be completed early June2025, weather permitting.

What is a pram crossing?

It's the sloped section of a footpath that connects the path to the road, allowing easier movement across streets for prams, wheelchairs, and mobility aids.

Locations

The following upgrades are prioritised based on a location not being compliant with relevant standards, high pedestrian traffic and proximity to shopping and retail precincts, medical centres, aged care centres, schools and requests received from the public: 

• Orr St and Victoria St intersection
• Orr St and Tower St intersection
• Orr St and Duncan St intersection
• James Crt and Victoria St intersection
• Tower St and Jacobs Ave intersection
• Bourke St and Wheatley St intersection
• Bourke St and Warren St intersection
• Castles Cres and Caroline Chisholm Drv intersection
• Pohlman St and Ebden St intersection