Practical & Independent Road Safety Auditing
MBR Road Safety provides clear, defensible and practical road safety audit advice for councils, government agencies, developers, civil contractors and consulting engineers, in Tamworth NSW and surrounds.
We help identify, prioritise and respond to road safety risks across design, construction and existing road environments.
Who We Work With
We support clients delivering road and transport infrastructure, including road, bridge and intersection upgrades, new subdivisions, temporary traffic arrangements for road works and ancillary facilities such as shared paths.
Our clients include:
Local Councils
Transport for NSW
Private Developers
Civil Contractors
Consulting Engineers
Road Safety Services
Road Safety Audits
Independent audits at concept, preliminary design, detailed design, construction, pre-opening and existing road stages.
Road Safety Reviews
Practical, risk-based assessments of proposed and existing road alignments, intersections and property access points, pedestrian and cycling facilities, public transport interfaces and other high-risk locations.
Development & Access Advice
Review of proposed site access, swept path analysis, parking, and road authority requirements for development applications and section 138 consents.
Temporary Traffic & Construction Interfaces
Review of construction staging, traffic management arrangements and road user safety risks during construction works.
Practical Reporting & Advice
Clear, risk-based reports and recommendations, design review comments, meeting support and assistance responding to councils, TfNSW, designers, contractors and funding agencies.
MBR Road Safety combines road safety audit capability with over 30 years of civil engineering, project management and contract administration experience.
We understand how road safety findings need to work in the real world, including design constraints, constructability, budgets, authority approvals, maintenance implications and contractor delivery risks.
Our advice is practical, independent and clear.
We have particular expertise in road safety auditing and providing advice for National and State highways, regional and local road environments including urban and rural. We have been previously employed by both road authorities and engineering consultancies, giving us a practical understanding of each party’s responsibilities, expectations and project requirements. Our focus is to identify, assess and clearly document road safety risks for all road users at every stage of a project.
Our reports are concise, easy to understand and focused on actionable outcomes.
We assess road safety risk from multiple perspectives, including the road authority, designer, contractor, Superintendent, project manager and end road user.
This allows us to provide advice that is technically sound, commercially aware and useful for progressing approvals, improving safety and supporting project delivery.
We Value
Road User Safety
Protecting all road users by identifying road safety risks that may otherwise have been overlooked, and identifying proportionate risk treatment where required.
Independence
Providing objective, unbiased advice you can trust.
Integrity
Delivering honest, transparent and defensible recommendations.
Technical Excellence
Applying industry knowledge and engineering expertise to every project.
Practical Outcomes
Recommendations that are realistic, proportionate and achievable.
Clear Communication
Concise reporting and responsive service from start to finish.
Reliability
Meeting agreed timeframes and supporting clients throughout the project lifecycle.
What to Expect
When working with MBR Road Safety, clients can expect:
- Clear communication
- Practical and independent advice
- Concise reporting
- Realistic timeframes
- Risk-based recommendations
- A strong understanding of council, TfNSW and project delivery requirements
Mick Bloem
Qualification/Position
Michael is a Civil Engineer with nearly 30 years’ experience across local government, engineering consultancy and private practice. His career includes 12 years in local government and 15 years as Engineering Manager of a specialist consultancy before establishing his own business. He has extensive experience in the planning and delivery of road and bridge projects, including design coordination, tendering and contract administration. Michael has been a registered road safety auditor since 2009.
Ben Rossiter
Qualification/Position
Ben is an Environmental Engineer and experienced project manager with more than 25 years’ involvement in civil infrastructure delivery. He spent five years in senior local government roles, including Director of Engineering, followed by approximately 20 years managing projects for an engineering consultancy. His experience spans road and bridge development, procurement, construction delivery and contract administration. Ben has been a registered road safety auditor since 2009.