Let’s have a look at the roundabout line of sight
IT’S not often I agree with the Windradyne Whisperer, but his comments on the Bradwardine Road and Suttor Street roundabout (Western Advocate, July 18) are spot on.
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Visually, as you approach the roundabout, the line of sight is so good, it gives the impression that slowing down is not necessary, thus giving the false impression to motorists to just drive through.
Secondly, for the openness and expanse of the intersection, the physical size of the roundabout is rather small, both in its diameter and height.
While I don’t advocate mass plantings on a roundabout, this is one case where something visual needs to be planted or placed on the roundabout to signify to motorists that there is, in fact, a roundabout ahead.
Perhaps council staff may consider this when next they review this intersection … let’s hope it’s sooner rather than later.
Stephen Darlington, Bathurst
Step up and show us how it’s really done, Whisperer
AFTER years of reading Lachlan Sullivan's weekly column, Windradyne Whisperer, I have had the proverbial gutful.
Everyone knows he is a long-time critic of council and its doings. Everyone also knows that he seems to have the answer to all of council’s problems.
So why is it that this citizen, with so many contacts and spies, won't step up to the plate and nominate for a position on council?
He is depriving the good citizens of this city of leadership and wisdom that it appears no other person on council possesses.
He frequently attacked the former mayor for the number of times he appeared in the Western Advocate and has recently done the same with our current mayor, Graeme Hanger.
Well, Mr Whinger, mayors frequently turn up for announcements relating to their city, turn the first sod of soil for some project and are generally kept fairly busy with civic duties, and the media are usually present.
So of course their face will feature in the press fairly often. I put it to you that you yourself aren't exactly camera shy when it comes to self-promotion.
So, are you going to throw your hat in the ring and nominate for a spot on council, or are we going to read your self-important thoughts in Tuesday's paper?
Please, I beg you, give it some thought.
Robert Healey, Forest Grove
Potential candidates, your regions need you
ON September 9, voters in the local government areas of Bathurst, Blayney, Cabonne, Dubbo, Oberon and Orange will be asked to go to the polls to elect new councils.
I’m sure I don’t need to remind readers of this newspaper of the importance of local issues to the great quality of life in each of these local government areas.
That’s why I’m issuing this call for potential candidates of every age, gender and political allegiance to consider standing for council when nominations open on July 31.
Our sector has moved a long way beyond the hackneyed old “roads, rates and rubbish”. Local government employs 50,000 staff across the state, and has an annual spend of $10 billion. That means modern councillors are not only representing their communities but working together within a board-like structure to help govern multi-million dollar operations.
I’m writing today to urge anyone interested in contributing to the strength and growth of this state to consider standing for election.
Nominations open to prospective candidates on July 31 and close on August 9, so there is no time to waste.
Local government is one of the most direct, logical and practical paths to help improve the quality of life in any community – and we need men and women who are up to the job ahead.
