NEWS DESK
Works finish on dangerous crossing PHYLLIS Miles was crossing McCormicks Road when she was struck and killed. More than two years on from her death, a pedestrian crossing has been installed on the road in a bid to prevent future incidents. Pedestrian operated signals have replaced the old island on the busy Carrum Downs road. Ms Miles’ grandson Michael and niece Amanda Cox have been vocal advocates for safety works on the road. Ms Cox said “I am so happy with the pedestrian crossing and that from something tragic, there’s been such a great result. My aunt Phyllis is now the angel of the crossing.” The project was completed with just under $744,000 in grant funding from the federal government. Dunkley MP Peta Murphy said “the new pedestrian crossing will improve safety for local residents, including from the Oak Tree Retirement Village, and allow them better access to the Shopping Centre.” “This is such a terrific result for the local community. I’d like to recognise the amazing Amanda, who lost her aunt at the spot of the crossing, for her efforts in organising the petition and coordinating the community’s response,” Ms Murphy said Senator Jane Hume said the funding came through the “Local Roads and Community Infrastructure program to construct a much needed pedestrian crossing on McCormicks Rd, to help all residents get to where they’re going safely and provide local jobs as we recover from COVID-19.”
PHYLLIS Miles’ family Maxine Janssen, Amanda Cox, and Robert Miles at the new pedestrian crossing on McCormicks Road. Picture: Supplied
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Frankston Times
16 November 2021
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