I SUGGESTED recently that a full moon may have been the reason for some interesting statements by Cr Warren Aubin in regards to improving the Lambert, Mitre and Suttor street intersection.
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Well, it appears the lunar cycle continues to influence Cr Aubin, who has previously queried the cost-effectiveness of spending money on a roundabout to fix the intersection.
Three separate engineering reports have recommended a roundabout, but last week Cr Aubin was talking about a Sydney-based engineer he had spoken to.
Does he not have confidence in the ability of our staff?
Are Cr Aubin’s tactics a delaying strategy to ensure that funding for this project is not included in the budget currently being finalised and due for public display next month?
If so, I’d suggest that this would not be a good re-election policy to hold.
The supporters of this proposal will continue to lobby very hard until election day early in September.
Maybe I’m wrong and Cr Aubin is truly concerned about cars bouncing off each other if a new roundabout was constructed.
It’s bigger, it’s faster and, yes, it’s also a lot noisier
BATHURSTIANS may have noticed that a new helicopter retrieval service started a month or two ago into and out of the Bathurst Health Service.
The new service provider is Toll, which was successful in winning the NSW Health contract.
The new service provides significantly bigger, faster (and noisier) helicopters that have the capacity to carry heavier patients with more medical staff - in all, it’s a better service.
However, I’m told these bigger and noisier choppers are also creating issues with downdraft as they approach and depart.
In Bathurst’s case, I understand staff are essentially “locking down” the car park at the front of the hospital as a chopper lands or departs because of the downdraft.
If you thought the Bathurst Health Service shook when the old chopper landed, you better hang on to the hand rail when this chopper comes in.
Look at the detail when assessing Panthers deal
BATHURST Regional Council and Penrith Panthers made plenty of noise last week about the extension of the contract between the two entities to bring NRL to Bathurst for years to come.
However, it was reported in some media sources that ratepayers are forking out $330,000 per annum to convince Penrith Panthers to play here.
I’m not sure this is good value for money as we’ll only ever attract opposition teams that do not attract good crowds to Penrith.
Worse, a June date this year is asking for trouble weather-wise.
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AUTUMN colour throughout the city. It looks fantastic.
The Living Legends avenue is giving us a glimpse of the future.
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CR Aubin’s views on the Mitre, Lambert and Suttor street intersection.
The engineering reports keep recommending a roundabout. Ignoring that might not be a good re-election policy.
