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Learn to ride mini streetscape open

Learn to ride mini streetscape open
28 October 2024

Gladigau Park Kindergarten educator Kate Ellis and children enjoy the new learn to ride mini streetscape at the Railway Lands.
Gladigau educator Kate Ellis and children
Gladigau Park Kindergarten educator Kate Ellis and children enjoy the new learn to ride mini streetscape at the Railway Lands.

The learn to ride mini streetscape located on the western platform at the Railway Lands is now open for use.

The design replicates elements of typical traffic settings, providing young riders, skaters and scooters with realistic learning scenarios. It features roundabouts, speed bumps, crossings and parking areas to help children learn how to navigate traffic environments safely.

JPE Design Studio Senior Landscape Architect Lin Markus, City of Mount Gambier Coordinator Construction and Maintenance Chris Habets, Construction and Maintenance Works Supervisor Dallas Humphries, Mayor Lynette Martin, Manager Engineering, Design and Assets Abdullah Mahmud and Project Engineer Andrew Thompson at the learn to ride mini streetscape.
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JPE Design Studio Senior Landscape Architect Lin Markus, City of Mount Gambier Coordinator Construction and Maintenance Chris Habets, Construction and Maintenance Works Supervisor Dallas Humphries, Mayor Lynette Martin, Manager Engineering, Design and Assets Abdullah Mahmud and Project Engineer Andrew Thompson at the learn to ride mini streetscape.
The learn to ride mini streetscape at the Railway Lands.
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The learn to ride mini streetscape at the Railway Lands.

“The space aims to boost cycling safety and confidence, encourages an active lifestyle and provides a fun learning experience for children of all ages, while teaching riders to navigate the road network confidently,” Mayor Lynette Martin said.

“There are give way signs, parking bays, rest areas and an illuminated push button traffic light signal. I know our young people are going to have many hours of fun in this space.”

Rory and Harriet had fun negotiating the mini streetscape on their scooters.
Rory and Harriet
Rory and Harriet had fun negotiating the mini streetscape on their scooters.

Gladigau Park Kindergarten students took the opportunity to be the first to test out the mini road network and were full of praise for the initiative.

"I think it's really great 'cause it inspires lots of kids to learn the road rules," Noah said.

"I like it because I like riding scooters," Ben said.

Council engaged internal staff with trade base skill sets and competencies to design and create the traffic lights and paint the road network. While local contractors undertook the metal fabrication of the planter boxes, signs, electrical works and designs.

“The team have done an amazing job on this project. They battled with unseasonal weather conditions in recent weeks making the task of painting a challenge. They delivered the project on time and on budget and I commend them for their time and dedication to achieve this outstanding outcome for the young people in our community,” Mayor Martin said.

Kate, Raven and Ollie with Mayor Martin at the learn to ride mini streetscape.
Kate Raven and Ollie from Gladigau Park Kindergarten with Mayor Martin
Kate, Raven and Ollie with Mayor Martin at the learn to ride mini streetscape.

Designed by JPE Designs, the project cost $50,000 to construct. Colourful seating is currently being manufactured for the site and will be installed soon.

Sumarta and friends on course at the mini streetscape.
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Sumarta and friends on course at the mini streetscape.

“I wish to acknowledge a $150,000 contribution from Mount Gambier Out of School Hours Care. These funds have been put towards this project and the design of the youth and nature play spaces which recently underwent community consultation,” Mayor Martin said.

Ben was confident on his bike at the Railway Lands mini streetscape.
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Ben was confident on his bike at the Railway Lands mini streetscape.

Council is currently exploring funding opportunities for the future development of the proposed youth and nature play community spaces at the Railway Lands.

Media contact: City of Mount Gambier Media and Communications Coordinator Sharny McLean on 0413 798 327 or smclean@mountgambier.sa.gov.au