Thursday, 1 August 2024

Thompsons–Bells roads, Clyde North

Brad BATTIN (Berwick) (10:39): That is added to when you go down Thompsons Road. We have seen the delays down there, and the government want to brag that they are upgrading the roundabout. However, when you get to Bells Road – and we have written to the minister and said there is a big issue – it is a safety issue. For cars going around that intersection at the moment it is so dangerous. We have got kids crossing at that road there, and the government have sent out a letter to us stating – these were the exact words from the minister – they are celebrating, and congratulations to the community for that road being opened. However, when I go down there, there seems to be a bit of a problem with the definition of ‘opened’, because you cannot walk on it, drive on it or go through the intersection. It is actually not open. They cannot open a road, send a letter out to me but not open it for the community.