Community & Business
2 April, 2025
Dangerous driveway outcry
CONSTANCE Street residents are up in arms over a “dangerous” driveway that was recently built leading into a new State Government housing project.
The driveway was built by a contractor for the Department of Housing and Public Works at the hospital end of Constance St to connect their new housing project to the road.
Well-known community advocate and nearby resident of the current works, Denis McKinley, said the driveway could act as a “launching pad” for road users if it was not fixed.
“Anyone that comes from the school approach and ventures anywhere near this serious ramp will find big difficulty controlling their vehicle,” he said.
“It’s been built up at least 300-400mm from the drain and then comes out almost halfway across the lane.
“It could cause a car to roll or injure students inside of the school buses who use this route.
“I’ve spoken to everyone who lives on the street, and they just can’t believe it. It should never have even gotten to that.”
The council is also unhappy with result of the driveway, describing the work as “unacceptable”.
“We are aware of the unacceptable state of the driveway built by a contractor as part of the works for the State Government housing project along Constance Street,” a spokesperson said.
“The driveway was not approved by council, and we have been in contact with the contractor to ensure that the driveway is rectified.”
