Cockburn roads are rolling out temporary speed bumps for turtles—slowing traffic by 10 km/h on Hope Road, Progress Drive, and Bibra Drive through nesting season—and even eyeing a first-ever turtle underpass on Progress Drive. But local wildlife advocates say it’s not enough: over 550 adult turtles have died since 2023, and speed limits alone haven’t worked. They’re pushing for smarter solutions like an automated LED warning sign that flashes “caution, turtle out” during rain—when turtles are most active—and have a sponsor ready to foot the $10K bill. They also argue the underpass isn’t where turtles need it most, pointing to Hope Road as the real hotspot and suggesting turning part of it into a wildlife corridor to help turtles, wetland creatures, and even black cockatoos. The city will trial the speed changes and weigh community input before deciding on the next big move to save these vulnerable creatures.
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