Albany
Meeting Dates
The Albany RoadWise Committee meets every month at the City of Albany, North Road.
Committee Membership
City of Albany staff and representatives from WALGA RoadWise Program, Department of Health, WA Police, Main Roads, Department of Transport, Seniors Advisory Committee, and community members.
Insurance Commission of WA Road Safety Awards
Finalists for two awards at the ICWA Road Safety Awards in September 2010 in the categories Safe Road Use and Road Safety Council Media Award for Most Outstanding Regional Road Safety Coverage.
Christmas Road Safety Campaign 2010/2011
The Albany RoadWise Committee, in conjuction with Great Southern Police launched the Christmas Road Safety Campaign on 16 December 2010. The event recognised the efforts of those involved in road safety in Albany and the emergency services; and included a blessing of the Great Southern roads for the festive season.
| Andrea Smithson and Kendra Green (WALGA RoadWise Program) accepting the award on behalf of the Albany RoadWise Committee |
Projects/Issues:
- Ongoing promotion of major factors contributing to crashes – alcohol, speed, fatigue and non-use of restraints
- Use of SAM and crash trailer to reduce travel speeds
- Annual Easter Fatigue Road Stop
- White Ribbons for Road Safety campaign
| Fatigue Road Stop, April 2010 | Police and volunteers at Fatigue Road Stop |
| A/Superintendent David Picton-King | (from left) Senior Constable Shane Gregorini, Sergeant Nigel Fiander, A/Superintendent David Picton-King, Peter Watson MLA, David Hughes-Owen - Water Corporation and Peter Kelsall - Bendigo Bank Branch Manager and Albany RoadWise Committee Chairperson |
