The stretch of Taylors Road between Kings Park and Gilson College has become increasingly unsafe and unmanageable. Despite clear population growth and the availability of land for duplication, there has been no meaningful progress to upgrade this critical road.
What should be a short, routine drive has turned into a daily source of stress and risk. A journey that should take minutes often takes 20–25 minutes just to reach Keilor Plains Station. Congestion forces dangerous merging, aggressive driving, and frequent near misses.
Unfortunately, for us, it didn’t stop at near misses.
We were involved in an accident on this road, and what made it worse was the impact it had on our children. The experience left them deeply shaken. Since then, even the thought of travelling through that stretch has caused anxiety and distress. What should be a simple school or daily commute became a source of fear for our family.
That was the turning point.
Despite owning and loving our home, we made the difficult decision to move out and rent elsewhere—purely to ensure our children feel safe. Relocating has helped reduce their anxiety and has given us some peace of mind on the roads. But it has come at a cost.
We are now away from our community, our facilities, and our children’s regular activities and development opportunities. What was once a stable and convenient life has been disrupted—not by choice, but by necessity.
This is no longer just an inconvenience—it is a safety issue. It is impacting families, affecting mental wellbeing, and ultimately reducing the livability and value of the area.
We urge the relevant authorities, including Brimbank City Council and VicRoads, to prioritise the duplication of Taylors Road between Kings Park and Gilson College.
Action needs to be taken before more families go through similar experiences—or worse.
We are not asking for luxury. We are asking for safe, functional infrastructure that matches the growth of our community.
Please take this seriously. No family should have to leave their home just to feel safe on the road.