Edwardstown Primary School, Road Safety

In reply to Ms STINSON (Badcoe) (29 July 2021). (Estimates Committee B)

The Hon. J.A.W. GARDNER (Morialta—Minister for Education): I have been advised of the following:

The Department for Education has not been contacted by Edwardstown Primary School or the City of Mitcham in relation to road safety issues on streets surrounding Edwardstown Primary School.

Concerns regarding car parking and traffic management are experienced by school sites from time to time. The local council, in conjunction with SAPOL, is responsible for safety and traffic management on public roads as the Department for Education's legal jurisdiction in respect of these issues does not extend beyond the boundaries of the school site.

Notwithstanding this, the Department for Education is willing to liaise with the council on these issues if required.