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Back to CaerphillyWinning Designs Will Slow Traffic
Children in primary schools across the Caerphilly County Borough have been coming up with colourful designs to help reduce the speed of traffic in their communities.
New 20mph zones are to be introduced outside four schools within the area:
o Cwmfelinfach Primary School
o Libanus Primary School
o Bryn Awel Primary School
o Cwmcarn Primary School
Pupils at each school took part in a special competition to design unique artwork that will feature on the new road signs that will be erected in the areas to remind drivers of the new reduced limit.
One winner and 2 runners up were selected from each school and they were all invited to the new council HQ in Ystrad Mynach this week to be presented with gift vouchers and examples of the 20mph signs featuring their winning designs.
Caerphilly County Borough Council cabinet member for transportation and planning, Councillor Rob Gough, said, “Reducing the speed of traffic outside school gates can help save lives and we are delighted to introduce 20mph zones at four new sites in the area. The pupils have worked hard to create eye-catching designs and these will take pride of place in the community to help reinforce the message that speed kills.”
The Mayor, Councillor John Evans, presented prizes to the winning children, following which they were all invited for refreshments in the Mayor´s parlour.