By Corey Everitt
Another swan has been killed along Henry Road, prompting calls for the council to take action to reduce the danger next to Edenbrook Wetlands.
On Tuesday 10 October at 6.45pm, a black swan was run over by a bus on Henry Road heading in the direction of McGregor Road.
The swan was moving across the road toward Edenbrook Wetlands and Playground when it was killed instantly.
The body of the swan was moved to the side of the road where it was recovered by the council at around 9.45am on Wednesday after they were contacted by residents.
A local resident took to Pakenham Noticeboard on Facebook to say a case had been filed with Wildlife Victoria and any witnesses were urged to call 8400 7300 to report.
The location is almost the exact location another swan was killed from being struck by a car on 9 June this year.
The Gazette reported the incident at the time as residents expressed concern over the 70km/h speed limit along such a regularly used public park and playground.
Residents called to consider the reduction of the speed limit along that stretch of Henry Road as well as the installation of signs warning of wildlife.
Cardinia Shire Council at the time responded to the incident saying wildlife signs would be installed.
The council’s manager for community infrastructure delivery, David Fice said: “Council has recently installed wildlife signage along Henry Road to warn drivers that wildlife may be wandering around Edenbrook Reserve.
“The community is encouraged to contact Wildlife Victoria’s 24/7 emergency response line on (03) 8400 7300 for help with injured or at-risk wildlife.
“Victorian speed limits are all determined by the Department of Transport and State Speed Zoning Guidelines.
“All speed zones within Cardinia Shire are subject to extensive discussions between council, Department of Transport, and Victoria Police to determine most appropriate and safe speed limits for the area.”
