Published on Friday, 16 May 2025 at 5:30:00 PM
The City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder has joined the growing network of local governments working to make roads safer, officially becoming a registered RoadWise Council.
Representatives from WALGA’s RoadWise program presented Mayor Wilson with the City’s RoadWise Council plaque today, as formal recognition of the City’s renewed commitment to road safety for all road users.
While the City has always prioritised road safety through maintenance, upgrades, and blackspot projects, joining the RoadWise network provides added structure, resources, and a best-practice framework. This will support the City to identify priority projects, review local road safety data, update policies and processes, and further focus efforts and investment where they can make the most difference.
Mayor Wilson acknowledged the community’s role in driving this initiative forward, particularly the advocacy of local resident Daniel Campo, whose son Nick tragically died in a car crash last year.
“Daniel’s determination is a powerful reminder of why this work matters. Road safety isn’t just a statistic – it’s deeply personal. Every decision we make about our roads has the potential to prevent another family from experiencing that kind of loss,” Mayor Wilson said.
“His continual push for regional road safety has highlighted how far we have to go. In the Eastern States, you’ll see road safety signs every 20 to 30 metres. Here, between Kalgoorlie and Northam, there’s only one billboard reminding drivers to stay safe. There’s a lot we can do to advocate for better awareness and safer environments on our regional roads, especially given the long distances people travel out here.”
“Importantly, being a part of the program also strengthens our ability to advocate for safer roads and work with other local governments and agencies on practical, community-focused initiatives,” he said.
WALGA President Karen Chappel AM JP, commended the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder for formalising its commitment to road safety through RoadWise.
“As road managers, Local Governments are a critical stakeholder and key partner in road safety,” President Chappel said.
“RoadWise aims to build an informed and committed sector with safe system principles integrated into the way the local road network is managed, ultimately making an effective contribution to the achievement of National and State road safety objectives and targets.”
The City’s registration as a RoadWise Council, formally endorsed at the March Ordinary Council Meeting, places Kalgoorlie-Boulder among 66 local governments across Western Australia committed to the program.
Photo: L-R Director of Engineering Lui Camporeale, WALGA RoadWise Road Safety Advisor, Mayor Glenn Wilson, CEO Andrew Brien, Councillor Carla Viskovich, Director Advocacy and Strategy Mia Hicks.
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