Safety issue

Safety issue description

Gannawarra Shire did not adequately address level crossing sighting issues at B. McCann Road acknowledged by the Shire in 2009. 

Issue number RO-2013-008-SI-03
Issue owner Gannawarra Shire
Transport function Rail: Other
Date issue released 07/10/2014
Issue status justification

The ATSB is satisfied that the safety action taken by the Gannawarra Shire has reduced the risk associated with this safety issue.

Safety action

Action type Recommendation
Action number RO-2013-008-SR-068
Organisation Gannawarra Shire
Action date 07/10/2014
Action description

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau recommends that Gannawarra Shire reviews its processes and implements improvements in the follow-up of identified level crossing sighting deficiencies.

Action status Closed

Organisation response

Date received 06/01/2015
Organisation Gannawarra Shire Council
Response status Closed
Response text

Gannawarra Shire Council has amended its policies and procedures with respect to level crossing safety management throughout the Shire. The Council has also introduced six monthly inspections of all level crossings in their juristiction. Meetings are being facilitated with all stakeholders to discuss crossing issues.