Pilot Project

Have your say on the changes to Wilson Street, Solly Avenue, Wilson Street and Park Street. These changes are part of a pilot project which will be evaluated over the next eight months with a Council decision made later in 2027. During the pilot we will be using adjustable infrastructure and will evaluate and monitor the area over this period. Have your say by completing the online survey below before 11:59pm on Sunday 6 June 2027.

What we're doing

We have partnered with Princes Hill Primary School and the local community to create a safer and welcoming area near the entrance to the school in Wilson Street by transforming the use of a section of the street. This will improve connections to Linear Parklands and give children and families more travel options to walk, ride, wheel and scoot to and from school, and create a new public space for everyone to enjoy.

To achieve this, we are piloting a remodelling of the Wilson Street entrance to Princes Hill Primary School which will include the following changes:

• Car traffic closed off on a small section of Park Street east of Wilson Street. People walking, riding, wheeling and scooting will still be able to travel through
• Changing traffic flow for Wilson Street as it will become one-way for cars, northbound between Pigdon Street and Park Street
• Changing traffic flow for Solly Avenue as it will become one-way for cars, westbound between Wilson Street and Holtom Street West
• Adjusting car parking in the area

Further details are included in the map below and FAQs below.

Due to inclement weather this week, some infrastructure installation has been delayed. We now expect works to be completed by the morning Wednesday 7 October.

Why we're doing this

Children at Princes Hill Primary School and the wider Yarra community have told us they want to walk and ride to school especially with their friends. All children and families should be able to enjoy getting where they need to go safely – with good footpaths and bike paths, plenty of crossings and calm streets.

More paths, crossings and calmer streets being delivered as part of this project will help us to enjoy walking and bike riding. And safer speeds and less car traffic makes walking and riding good options for everyone.

The upgrades will make the location safer and more welcoming, creating better connections and spaces for everyone, including families travelling to and from school.

What happens next

The pilot project will be evaluated and monitored over the next eight months, and include traffic counts, surveys and parking usage data. Together with community feedback, this will all be considered at a Council meeting in mid-2027 where Council will decide whether to make the pilot project permanent.

Accessibility:

- If you need an interpreter to participate call 03 9280 1940 or email [email protected]

- If you need an Auslan interpreter, contact the National Relay Service on 133 677 then call 03 9205 5555 or email [email protected]

- If you have any other accessibility requirements, call 03 9205 5555 or email [email protected]

- Wilson Street is accessible with step-free access

The following background and engagement information are in relation to the consultation on the draft Concept Design which was from 10 March to 6 April 2026

In partnership with Princes Hill Primary school, we are exploring ways we can make it safer and easier for students, parents and staff to walk, cycle and scoot to and from Princes Hill Primary School.

The changes we are considering, would also enhance connections to the Linear Parklands and nearby areas, with upgrades such as wider footpaths, more greenery and safer bike lanes.

The cross‑section illustrates the layout we are considering along Wilson Street. It shows:

• The school frontage opening onto a wide share space for walking and bike riding - allowing more people to enjoy getting around safely.
• One‑way traffic along the street, with parking retained on both sides of the single traffic lane.
• Kerbside parking alternating between parallel and angled configurations along the length of the street.

What are the proposed changes to traffic?

The design closes Park Street at Wilson Street to cars on the east side of the intersection. Wilson Street and Solly Avenue would also be converted to one-way for cars to create a counter-clockwise loop.

Traffic modelling and analysis has shown very minor possible impacts. More details are included in the Traffic Impact Assessment.

All existing vehicle access to properties would be maintained.

Why we're doing it

As part of our New Deal for School’s program, we are opening more streets to walking and bike riding without car traffic so that people can enjoy getting around safely.

Traffic congestion around schools creates safety risks, poor air quality, and stressful situations for children, families, and local communities.

This creates barriers and can discourage children to travel in the way they want to and be active, healthy and social getting to and from school.

Students at Princes Hill Primary School have told us they want more choice in how they get to school — whether that’s walking, scooting or bike riding, especially with their friends.

The proposed upgrades will encourage cycling, walking and scooting. This will make the area more appealing and remove the barriers children and families face, when travelling to and from school, in the way that works best for them.

You had the opportunity to tell us what you thought about the proposals and provide your feedback before 9am on Monday 6 April 2026 by filling in the form below.