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Safety Improvements On Forest Way Mark Win For Belrose Community

New pedestrian fencing and widened footpaths along Forest Way in Belrose are being welcomed locally as a practical safety improvement near Wakehurst Public School.

Belrose Pedestrian Safety Upgrade Delivered

Transport for NSW installed pedestrian fencing between Wearden Road and Glen Street to guide pedestrians toward signalised crossing points. The footpath at the northern corner of Glen Street and Forest Way was also widened to provide more space for people walking in the area.

Forest Way is a high foot-traffic corridor used by primary and secondary students, families and people accessing a nearby day care service.

Belrose pedestrian safety — *Photo Credit: MichaelReganMP/Facebook*

The works were carried out across night shifts scheduled between Sunday 30 November and Sunday 14 December 2025, from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., Sunday to Thursday.

Background To Safety Concerns In Belrose

Concerns about pedestrian conditions were raised in September 2023, with reports of students walking in groups along narrow footpaths beside traffic travelling at 70 km/h, including near a blind corner.

In August 2023, a crash resulted in vehicles skidding onto the footpath near where students stand. High-traction asphalt was later installed on the roadway.

Forest Way Belrose — *Photo Credit: MichaelReganMP/Facebook*

Transport for NSW recorded eight crashes in the area between 1 July 2018 and 30 June 2023, including two involving pedestrians.

School Zone Extension And What Remains

A 40 km/h school zone was extended in August 2025 to include raised pedestrian crossings on Glen Street and Pringle Avenue. The section of Forest Way near the school remains outside the 40 km/h zone under current criteria.

Wakehurst Public School — *Photo Credit: MichaelReganMP/Facebook*

Further measures raised locally include additional fencing and the possibility of a pedestrian footbridge, which has been described as difficult and costly to install at the location.

The fencing and footpath upgrades form part of the Road Safety Program launched in early 2024, which includes $518 million allocated to road safety projects across NSW.

For many families, the installation of fencing and added footpath space along Forest Way in Belrose represents a tangible step toward safer daily travel, with further improvements still under consideration.

Published 17-Feb-2026

Wakehurst Public School Celebrates ‘Sticking Together’ Victory

Photo Credit: Facebook / Wakehurst Public School

Year 5 and Year 6 students from Wakehurst Public School demonstrated values such as ‘Fair go,’ ‘Mateship,’ ‘Respect,’ and ‘Inclusion’ to clinch a share of $20,000 in classroom prizes from the ‘Sticking Together’ national competition.

Their winning entry spoke volumes about their unity. “What ‘sticks’ us together is how we treat each other,” they wrote. Their words reflected kindness, teamwork, acknowledgment, empathy, and connection within their school community.

Mark Fraser AO CVO, CEO of the National Australia Day Council, praised the Wakehurst Public School students for their depiction of friendship and school camaraderie through their ‘Sticking Together’ entry, part of the ‘Aussie of the Month’ primary school program.

Pilot Pen Australia generously donated classroom stationery prizes valued at $20,000. Jarrad Murray, head of marketing at Pilot Pen Australia, expressed joy in providing these items during challenging times for schools. Their support, spanning almost 20 years, signifies a commitment to educational excellence.

The Aussie of the Month program recognizes outstanding contributions in primary school communities. It applauds students embodying values of respect, inclusion, mateship, and a fair go. The program, in collaboration with the Department of Home Affairs and the National Australia Day Council Network, aims to instill positive values among students.

Mark Fraser extended congratulations to the winning students and thanked Pilot Pen Australia for their generous contributions. He emphasized the program’s significance in acknowledging students’ meaningful community contributions.

Aussie of the Month operates from February to November, providing participating schools with materials including certificates, lapel pins, and Pilot Pen stationery prizes. Schools are urged to register early for the 2024 school year at https://www.aussieofthemonth.org.au/register.

Registered schools can look forward to details about the upcoming school competition, launching in term three, with remarkable Pilot Pen prizes up for grabs.

Residents of Belrose can learn more at www.aussieofthemonth.org.au, celebrating unity and fostering values that define the Australian spirit among its youngest citizens.

Published 9-December-2023