PROJECT

Kilby & Willsmere Roads
Safety Upgrade

Bike, Pedestrian & Bus Lane Surfacing

Boroondara City Council upgraded Kilby and Willsmere Roads with OmniGrip Direct’s Green Coloured Surface Treatment (CST) to create safer conditions for cyclists, pedestrians, bus users, and drivers.

With 2,389m² of recycled glass-based surfacing, old linemarking removed, and new treatments installed, the project delivered enhanced separation of users, improved visibility, and long-term durability—while retaining kerbside parking and property access.

Client
Boroondara City Council

Location
Kew, Melbourne

Service

Sector

DISCOVER

Client Challenge

Busy roads shared by bikes, buses, cars, and pedestrians created high crash risk

Community consultation identified the need for clearer separation of users

Conflicting spaces such as bus stops, T-intersections, and bends posed added risk

Infrastructure upgrades had to retain kerbside parking and property access

Solution

Delivering the fix

Omnigrip CST

Installed 2,389 m² of slip-resistant OmniGrip CST across bike lanes

Design Compliance and Durability

Matched Council’s design requirements with long-lasting, low-maintenance surfacing

Linemarking Upgrades

Removed 4,000 lineal metres of old linemarking and installed VicRoads-compliant replacements

Recycled Glass Repurposed

Repurposed 14,334 kg of recycled Australian glass (equivalent to 83,615 beer bottles)

The results

Safer Bike Lanes and Crossings
Safer bike lanes and crossings, reducing slip and crash risks
Clearer Separation of Road Users
Increased clarity and separation between road users
Encouraging Active Transport
Improved comfort and uptake of active transport modes
Sustainability Achieved
14 tonnes of waste glass diverted from landfill, supporting sustainability goals
Long-Lasting, Compliant Surface
Delivered a low-maintenance, long-lasting surface treatment compliant with VicRoads Section 431
Green bike lane marked with a white bicycle symbol runs alongside a road and sidewalk.

Street view with cars on asphalt and bike lanes with a bicycle symbol. Trees line the sides of the road.

Green bike lane marked with a white bicycle symbol runs alongside a road and sidewalk.

Street view of a green bike lane with white lines separating it from a road lined with trees and grass.

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