Name/TitleGrenville Street railway crossing, Hampton
About this objectIn April 2019, an 83-year-old Hampton grandmother lost her life when she was hit by a train at the Grenville Street railway crossing. The crossing did not have bells or gates. A community campaign involving Bayside Council and local Members of Parliament sought to improve safety at the crossing. Community meetings took place and an online petition was set up.
Late in 2019, the State Government closed the crossing completely pending upgrade works. The crossing was used regularly by locals and was one of the main routes connecting Hampton Street and the foreshore. Ultimately works to upgrade the crossing by installing gates and warning bells were completed in February 2021.
The photograph shows signage erected by local residents as part of a campaign to reopen the crossing, and install gates and bells.
MakerChoat, Liz
Maker RolePhotographer
Date Made2020
MeasurementsDigital image : JPG file : 3151 KB
Object TypePhotograph
Subject and Association Keywordsrailway crossings
Subject and Association Keywordsrailway gates
Subject and Association KeywordsGrenville Street, Hampton
Subject and Association KeywordsOrlando Street, Hampton
