{"id":3665,"date":"2019-10-08T10:16:47","date_gmt":"2019-10-07T23:16:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/themooraboolnews.com.au\/?p=3665"},"modified":"2024-02-02T21:11:32","modified_gmt":"2024-02-02T10:11:32","slug":"new-traffic-accessory","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/themooraboolnews\/news\/new-traffic-accessory\/","title":{"rendered":"New traffic accessory"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A roundabout at McCormacks Rd in Maddingley was officially opened last month, creating another component of the Western Link Road.<\/p>\n<p>The roundabout is set to help ease traffic congestion and cater for growth in the Maddingley area, following the establishment of the Stonehill housing estate.<\/p>\n<p>Mayor Paul Tatchell and Councillors John Keogh and Tonia Dudzik were joined by developers, contractors and community members on Thursday, 12 September to officially open the roundabout.<\/p>\n<p>Cr Tatchell said that \u201cwe were delighted to officially open this $1.9 million project, funded by Council and developers\u201d. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe roundabout has created a safe crossing for vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians. 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