But VicRoads regional manager Mal Kersting said the audit was a standard practice commonly applied to road structures.

The audit will be an independent review of the works.

“VicRoads was invited to make comment as it would normally do and requested a road safety audit,” he said.

“It’s not unusual.

“VicRoads supported the proposal for the pedestrian light operated crossing and provided $158,000 to fund the project.

“We’ve asked for road safety audit to ensure it meets safety standards, not because of any unusual feature.”

Boardwalk Cafe owner Debbie Davis said she would wait and see the results of the safety audit.

“Council thinks it’s safe now,” she said.

“But every person that has come in since the tram stop was put in thinks it is ridiculous.

“That is not an exaggeration. It was a waste of time.

“We are lucky to have 10 people a week get off the tram.

“I know they are trying to encourage the use of it, but it’s never going to be a Melbourne tram stop.”

Last month, a 71-year-old White Hills man was travelling east along Nolan Street when he crashed into bollards at the tram stop.

The man was transferred by air ambulance to The Alfred hospital suffering a neck fracture and bleeding on the brain.

City of Greater Bendigo director of presentation and assets Jos Duivenvoorden said he had been informed of the incident, but said it was the only one he had been told of.

“Everything has been done in accordance with the proper guidelines,” he said.

“The lights will be connected next week and it will be the final piece of the puzzle.

“We are looking forward to a great facet for the community.”