On Monday morning, Narrabundah peafowl Pindar was found dead Finniss Crescent in Narrabundah, a short walk from the La Perouse Street and Carnegie Crescent intersection.

Only metres away were four wildlife warning signs which were commissioned by the ACT Government in July 2020.

An ACT government spokesperson has said a draft report on traffic safety in the area is expected to arrive by the end of October 2021.

"The ACT government understands the value of the Narrabundah peafowl to the local community and are saddened to hear of the accident that occurred this week," a spokesperson said.

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"The ACT government has also commissioned a pedestrian safety study for the La Perouse Street and Carnegie Crescent area of Narrabundah. The study will investigate ways to prioritise safety for traffic, pedestrians and peafowl."

The spokesperson said the report was delayed because of the pandemic, but the findings would be discussed "in coming weeks once the contents and recommended treatments have been considered".

"With less traffic on the roads [during the pandemic] this would have meant any outcomes of a study conducted in recent months were not representative of normal traffic conditions," they said.

Narrabundah Peafowlers spokesperson Timothy DeWann said they welcomed the study, which they had discussed in a meeting with Minister Steel in March.

"We welcome the proposed community consultation but continue to be concerned about the length of time this process is taking and the risk that more wildlife will die in the interim," he said.

"We would appreciate a commitment from the ACT government as to a date when the proposed traffic and speed minimisation measures will be implemented.

"The measures we have suggested will entail a small amount of signage, a new roundabout and painted directions on the roads."

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