A strong focus on road safety means a school zone will be up and going when new Amity College in Leppington opens its classrooms for the first time in 2024.
The works will start in January and will include the installation of static and flashing school zone signage, and 40 km/hr pavement and road markings.
The school zone will cover roads around the school including Pluto Avenue, Swift Avenue, Cypress Pine Road, Brush Cherry Street, White Aspen Street, River Mint Avenue and Byron Road in Leppington.
Works will stretch from Tuesday, January 9 to Tuesday, January 30, weather permitting, across four-day shifts and three-night shifts.
The 40km/h school zones will come into effect at the start of Term 1 on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, and will operate between 8am and 9.30am and 2.30pm and 4pm on normal school days.
There will be temporary traffic changes to ensure workplace safety.
Lane and shoulder closures, as well as a 40km/h speed limit will be in place for the duration of works.
Traffic controllers will also be on site to assist motorists and pedestrians.
“I am looking forward to the opening of Amity College in 2024,’’ says Member for Leppington, Nathan Hagarty, who is pictured above in front of the new school in his electorate.
“I’d like to thank Transport for NSW for making sure all the necessary safety precautions are locked in place ahead of the school year kicking off in January,’’ he said.
“School zones help protect students on their way to and from school, and I ask all motorists to take note of the changes in January.
“We want every student to get to and from school safely.”
