Residents want wall retained
Council has received a petition with more than 95 signatures from Blackwall residents objecting to the removal of a retaining wall on a public nature strip.
According to a council report, a resident of the area constructed a wood and sandstone retaining wall on a public nature strip which restricted the access of cars, motor bikes and push bikes.
The report stated the petitioners agreed the public nature strip was now safer for those children who used the area to play as a result of the retaining wall.
The petitioners stated that those who used to drive in a hazardous manner onto the nature strip could no longer do so; the improvement of safety making this area more peaceful and tranquil.
There was enough area on the nature strip for a vehicle to safely pull off the road without causing a danger to other traffic; and the plants that have been used are drought tolerant and ones which council encourage people to use, and are listed on council's free list for residents to grow plants on their nature strips.
The petition has requested council's assistance with the matter.
Council agenda P.30, 23 Jun 2009