This follows a push by IGA co-owner Floyd Davies and the submission of over 1500 signatures supporting a safety upgrade to the the pedestrian crossing on Goulburn Street.

The findings gathered will be submitted to the Streetscape and Traffic Committee for action.

Mr Davies briefly addressed the council on the night after the motion was discussed among councillors - who were all in full support of the change.

“What you’ve said doesn’t cut it at all,” he said 

“If I walk out of here with what you’re going to do and explain it to the 1500 people, I don’t think that’s going to cut it.

“Something needs to be done, and done quickly.” 

Director of Works and Operations Mursaleen Shah said the main issue with the crossing had to be identified and resolved via communications between committees, including an acknowledgement of the current cultural environment. 

“In relation to pedestrian facilities, council will have to think about the main issue. We can’t be emotive by passing a resolution or referring it to the Roads and Maritime Services (RMS)… at the end of the day you want something tangible,” Mr Shah said.

Councillor Darren O’Brien said this process needed to happen “as fast as possible”, recommending council to erect flyers about crossing safely.

“We need to send the right message to the RMS. The council recognises the significant safety risk and that residents are clearly very concerned,” Councillor Paul Culhane added.

Mayor Brian McCormack said more education would also be needed to ensure the right practices are upheld around the crossing.

An action plan will be drafted and sent to the two committees. The council will then receive the final report for resolution.