Member for Swansea, Yasmin Catley, is calling on Transport for NSW to clean up median strips along the Pacific Hwy on the Central Coast, saying grass on the strips has grown to dangerous lengths, obscuring drivers’ vision.
“While recent rain and humid weather has seen grass grow rapidly, the current state of the median strips has drawn the ire of the community,” Catley said.
“Community members have flagged concerns over the impact it is having on driver visibility.
“On some parts of the Coast vehicles in the opposite lane are completely obscured.”
Catley said responsibility for maintaining the median strips lays with Transport for NSW.
“The current state of median strips on the Coast is just not acceptable; you need only have a look at the median strips at Lake Munmorah and Budgewoi,” she said.
“While it is understandable the recent weather would have impacted the mowing schedule, we are now in a situation where drivers’ safety is being put at risk due to the lack of visibility of vehicles in the opposite lane.
“Community members are reaching out to me not only concerned about the safety implications of the current length of the grass, but frustrated at the neglect of the area by the Government and Transport for NSW.
“Transport for NSW must urgently address this issue.”
Source:
Media release, Apr 30
Member for Swansea, Yasmin Catley