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The village, in Konini St, designed to provide a safe place for residents to walk through, has recently had a spike in cars speeding in, posing a safety risk for residents.
Strathallan CEO Carolyn Cooper said cars had regularly been seen exceeding the 10kmh speed limit, which was a concern for a community where many residents enjoyed time outdoors, and often relied on mobility aids.
A few residents have reported close encounters with speeding drivers, and staff have shared concern for potential accidents.
Graham Sangster, who lives near the Konini St entrance, has witnessed two close calls; one involving a vehicle driving just inches away from a neighbour sitting on his mobility scooter and another involving a group of residents out for a walk.
Mr Sangster said he had a simple message for drivers coming through Strathallan.
"Slow down! This is our home, and we just want to feel safe in it."
Mrs Cooper said staff members at the village were concerned, as the elderly, particularly those with reduced mobility, were vulnerable.
"We are responsible for some of the most vulnerable members of society.
"Speeding vehicles in such a setting can easily lead to avoidable tragedies.
"Our priority is the safety and wellbeing of our residents, and we are taking this issue very seriously."
While steps are being taken to tackle the issue such as placing a notice on speeding vehicles and another speed bump, the village is making a public appeal for drivers to be more considerate.
"We understand that people are often in a hurry, but we ask visitors and delivery drivers to remember that this is a community designed for the elderly," Mrs Cooper said.
"Lives are at risk."
