Federal Member for Hume Angus Taylor has thanked Cowra Shire Council for additional safety measures near Cowra Public School.

Mr Taylor said his office had made representations to council after receiving calls about heavy vehicles diverting past the school crossing because of main street roadworks.

In a statement to Parliament Mr Taylor said: “Heavy vehicles have been bypassing the main street roadworks and travelling right past Cowra Public School. Parents contacted my office to see what could be done about the danger of the school pedestrian crossing now being located right next to a roundabout for heavy vehicles.

“I am pleased to announce, after representations from my office, that Cowra Council is now operating the roundabout with flashing lights and personnel each school afternoon.

“It’s hoped that when the streetscape is finished in a couple of months a more permanent solution can be found for heavy vehicles through town.”

Mr Taylor also congratulated Cowra Businesses who were recognised at the recent business awards.

“I was fortunate to be able to attend the Cowra Business Chamber awards a couple of weekends ago in Cowra. Now there was a room of innovative small businessmen and women - the backbone of the local economy in Cowra.

“I would like to congratulate all nominees and award winners on the night. Special mention must go to Brooks Beds R Us for winning the Excellence in Business Award; and to Brumby Aircraft—an extraordinarily innovative business in Cowra that I have talked about before in this place—who were presented with the Extraordinary Business Achievement Award for their export deal with China.”

Caption: Federal Member for Hume, Angus Taylor, has thanked Cowra Council for installing flashing lights and personnel at Cowra Public School, while heavy vehicles are diverted past the school because of main street roadworks.