Just a few days ago, I received a notice informing me that the next day the council in its wisdom has decided to chip seal our road. For a council that cries poor in the justification for substantial rate rises, it seems to be a complete and utter waste of money.
Our particular road is a cul de sac. Less than 50% of the houses are permanent residents. If anyone can find a potential pothole, a dip, a dent, an erosion, some superficial damage or even any sign of usual wear or tear, please forward some photographic evidence. There is a reward involved. This road is pristine.
The traffic volume is sometimes up to six cars a day outside the holiday period.
How on earth can a council, who, after fourteen months have shown neither the will nor the cash to repair the shoreline on Buffalo Beach Road, can spend money on resurfacing a perfectly well sealed road? This is not only financial insanity but council condoned wilful waste, appearing more like a donation to the roading contractors than to essential roadworks.
They say you get the council you deserve but what did we do to deserve this one?
