If you're a frequent traveller along the Back Porepunkah Road between Bright and Porepunkah, Alpine Shire Council would like to hear from you.
Council's draft Back Porepunkah Road Safety Strategy is currently on public exhibition, with the aim of gathering feedback from those familiar with the road and their thoughts on any significant safety concerns and potential safety improvements.
The Strategy is being funded under the TAC's Local Government Grants Program, which supports Victorian councils to enhance road safety on their local road networks.
As a key throughfare between the two towns, the safety strategy for Back Porepunkah Road seeks to investigate existing issues that relate to road safety, including - but not limited to - speed limits, intersection design, signage and line-marking, roadside hazards, and pedestrian and cycling facilities.
Alpine Shire Mayor, Cr Sarah Nicholas, said the Back Porepunkah Road serves as an alternative route between Bright and Porepunkah, with up to 2,200 vehicle movements per day.
“This road is also a popular route for cyclists traveling between towns, and we recognise that the mix of vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians can present safety challenges,” she said.
“With tourism and population growth expected to increase traffic further, it's crucial that our road safety strategy addresses these concerns effectively and proactively.”
The safety strategy will provide recommendations for safety improvements, including a prioritised list of actions for further investigation.
The draft strategy is now available to read online at https://engage.alpineshire.vic.gov.au/back-porepunkah-road-safety-strategy
You can have your say on the draft strategy by:
- Completing the online survey
- Leaving comments on the Engage Alpine website
- Filling out and submitting a printed copy of the survey, available at our local libraries and our Customer Service Centre in Bright
- At our drop-in session on Tuesday, 19 August from 3pm to 5pm at Riverside Park (opposite Porepunkah Ski Hire)
The survey will close on Monday, 8 September 2025.