The Maldon Transfer Station has limited hours and services. It will reopen for green waste only on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, 9.00am-11.00am until 15 November. The Castlemaine Transfer Station will continue to operate as normal. We apologise for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience.
Mount Alexander Shire Council has developed a Road Safety Strategy for Castlemaine CBD to improve pedestrian, cyclist and traffic safety within the heart of Castlemaine. The CBD is a vibrant and busy area that attracts both locals and visitors, offering a wide range of shopping, dining and cultural experiences.
With increasing traffic volumes and growing demand for safer, more accessible streets, Council has identified the need for a comprehensive analysis of existing traffic conditions and road user behaviour.
The project was funded through the TAC Local Government Grant Program, which supports initiatives aligned with the Victorian Road Safety Strategy 2021–2030 and Safe System principles. The strategy will identify infrastructure improvements, traffic management measures and speed‑limit recommendations to reduce crash risk and improve safety for vulnerable road users.
Council appointed Bitzios Consulting to prepare the Castlemaine CBD Road Safety Strategy. The project has now been completed, with the final strategy developed through detailed traffic analysis, movement assessments and engagement with key stakeholders throughout the project.
The final report and action plan have been completed and will be presented to Council for consideration and adoption at a Council meeting in late 2026. Following adoption, the strategy will guide future road safety improvements and investment priorities within the Castlemaine CBD.
The strategy will examine a range of issues affecting safety and movement within the Castlemaine CBD, including:
The strategy will also explore concept designs and potential interventions to improve accessibility, reduce vehicle speeds and create safer crossing opportunities across the CBD.
Community consultation for the strategy was undertaken in June–July 2024 through a combination of online and in‑person engagement activities. Consultation methods included:
During the engagement period, Council received:
The feedback received across all engagement activities was consistent, highlighting concerns about pedestrian safety, crossing opportunities, traffic speeds and the need for improved cycling connections.
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