LAST week it was reported that residents were calling for better traffic safety at the intersection of Kalamunda and Midland roads due to the frequency of dangerous traffic movements experienced there.
Kalamunda intersection under traffic scrutiny reported that the intersection had returned to public discourse as a major development was still under assessment to be developed near there.
The development would be a $22 million shopping centre proposed at 332 Kalamunda Road – the empty lot behind the golf course on the corner of Midland Road and Kalamunda Road, as in reported in Woolies to anchor in Maida Vale.
Residents living on Kalamunda Road, who asked not to be named, said they were concerned such a large shopping centre would only exacerbate existing traffic stresses in the area and the consequent accidents and near misses.
Echo News reached out to Main Roads to determine who was responsible for the intersection and the reported traffic stress experienced there.
A Main Roads spokesperson said the City of Kalamunda was responsible for the road safety at the intersection of Kalamunda and Midland roads.
“The intersection of Kalamunda and Midland roads is under the care and control of the City of Kalamunda,” they said.
“The city is responsible for investigating and determining appropriate measures to mitigate and identify issues related to safety, efficiency, and accessibility on their road network.
“Main Roads will provide technical advice and assistance wherever necessary.
“Any questions relating to development applications should be directed to the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage (DPLH).
“In the five years to December 31, 2024 there were 22 reported crashes at this location, of which one resulted in hospitalisation, 10 required medical treatment and 11 involved property damage only.”
A DPLH spokesperson confirmed that the shopping centre development was still under assessment but the development application report was no longer in use.
A new report had been written but not released to the public in which new traffic impact assessment results informed the development’s viability.
