In short:
Wyndham City Council is allowing grass to grow longer near wetlands along Point Cook Road to draw black swans away from traffic after previous vehicle strikes. Drivers are urged to slow down and remain alert for wildlife, particularly during daylight hours.
New Plan To Save Swans
Wyndham City Council is changing how grass is managed along Point Cook Road in an effort to reduce the risk of black swans being hit by vehicles.
The swans are regularly drawn to the longer grass in the median strip, where they stop to graze before waddling across multiple traffic lanes.
This behaviour has previously led to swans being struck and killed by cars on the busy road, sparking concern among locals and wildlife carers.
In response, Wyndham City Council is allowing grass to grow longer near the nearby wetland rather than in the road median.
The strategy is designed to provide a safer and more attractive food source away from traffic, encouraging the birds to stay off the roadway.
Black swans are creatures of habit and tend to return to familiar feeding areas, often during daylight hours.
Their slow movement, large size and tendency to travel in pairs or family groups increases the risk when they cross high-speed roads.
Drivers are being urged to slow down and remain alert for wildlife when travelling along Point Cook Road, particularly near wetland sections, to help prevent further incidents.
