Fwd: No communication from Holdfast City Council on hazards

From: Road Repair Australia
Date: 31 August 2010 12:26
Subject: No communication from Holdfast City Council on hazards
To: lgasa@lga.sa.gov.au
Cc: mail@holdfast.sa.gov.au

To Local Government Association of SA

 

Hello

 

Holdfast council are not responding to hazards being reported.

 

Previously they have told me "Hazards reported by Non-ratepayers get a lower priority than hazards reported by ratepayers".

 

Please confirm the accuracy of the above statement.

 

Please also advise me of what would be reasonalbe communication and response I should expect to the hazards that are reported.

 

See Hazards with the label "Council - Holdfast" here:

http://roadrepair.blogspot.com/search/label/a%20-%20Council%20-%20Holdfast

Regards

Administrator
www.roadrepair.wikispaces.com

3rd Report - Hazard Cnr Cudmore and Partridge street

To Holdfast Council mail@holdfast.sa.gov.au

 

See other reports and communication from United Water stating Council is responsible.

http://roadrepair.blogspot.com/2010/08/fwd-fw-2nd-report-fw-hazard-27-july.html

 

Council is now liable for injury claim and damage costs in the event of a claim.

Regards

Administrator
www.roadrepair.wikispaces.com

Fwd: Report # 28 - Stormwater cover

From: Road Repair Australia
Date: 31 August 2010 12:01
Subject: Report # 28 - Stormwater cover
To: mail@holdfast.sa.gov.au

Report number 28

 

There is no concrete on one edge of the cover (road side). Not only is this a trip hazard, there is no support for the cover and will soon be dislodged again.

 

See the other reports here

http://roadrepair.blogspot.com/search/label/Location%20-%20Jetty%20Rd%20Stormdrain

Regards

Administrator
www.roadrepair.wikispaces.com

Hazard - Anzac Hwy

To West Torrens Council csu@wtcc.sa.gov.au

 

Hello

 

Please repair the pothole in the Westside Bikeway, at the entrance to the Camden Oval off Anzac Hwy.

(See map and photo attached)

 

Please advise me if this section of the bikeway is NOT your responsibility, in which case please advise me of who the authority is for the section concerned.

Regards

Administrator
www.roadrepair.wikispaces.com

Hazard - Birdwood Tce

To West Torrens Council csu@wtcc.sa.gov.au

 

Hello

 

Please repair the pothole on Birdwood Tce (photo and map attached).

 

The pothole is 3 metres from the kerb, but is in line with a cyclist's path if there is a parked car.

 

To avoid the pothole a cyclist has to move to the centre of the road, putting them at risk from impact from cars travelling in both directions.

 

Please remove the hazard by repairing the pothole.

Regards

Administrator
www.roadrepair.wikispaces.com

3 weeks, no action to remove hazard - Esplanade Hove, cnr Wattle

See the discussion on Adelaide Cyclists

http://www.adelaidecyclists.com/forum/topics/jetty-rd-shoppers-are-more?xg_source=activity

To Brighton Ward Councillors
mail@holdfast.sa.gov.au, rclancy@holdfast.sa.gov.au, slonie@holdfast.sa.gov.au, anorton@holdfast.sa.gov.au

Now 20 days since these were reported, they are larger and deeper, with a fine weekend and lots of cycling traffic.

Holdfast Bay council is liable for damages and the ratepayers will have to pay.

Photos attached were taken today.

On 22 August 2010 15:49, Road Repair Australia <roadrepair@gmail.com> wrote:

To Brighton Ward Councillors

For your information. It has been suggested that Council are now liable as the hazard has been reported.

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From: Road Repair Australia

Date: 22 August 2010 15:36
Subject: 2nd report: Hazard - Espanade Hove, cnr Wattle
To: mail@holdfast.sa.gov.au


Please confirm when these potholes will be fixed

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From: Road Repair Australia
Date: 8 August 2010 13:59
Subject: Hazard - Espanade Hove, cnr Wattle
To: mail@holdfast.sa.gov.au


To Holdfast Council
mail@holdfast.sa.gov.au

Hello

Please repair the road on both sides of the roundabout (heading South) on the Espanade, corner of Wattle.
(Photo attached)

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Regards

Administrator
http://www.roadrepair.wikispaces.com/

Fwd: Hazard - Cycleway, Canterbury Tce Black Forest

To Unley Council pobox1@unley.sa.gov.au

 

Please attend to the hazard below (I previously sent this to incorrect council).

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From: Road Repair Australia <roadrepair@gmail.com>
Date: 26 August 2010 22:33
Subject: Hazard - Cycleway, Canterbury Tce Black Forest

 

 

Please take action to remove the hazard on Canterbury Tce (Cycleway) that is the 20mm edge of bitumen between the sealed road and filled section following kerb repairs.

 

Photo and Map attached.

 

The square edge, in line with the direction of travel of a cyclist, will "trip" a cyclist, throwing them onto the road (into the path of other vehicles). To avoid the hazard, a cyclist has to ride in the path of motor vehicles. There is a risk of collision as the motor vehicles attempt to pass the cyclist.

 

To reduce the hazard, please replace ALL BOLLARDS. This will prevent a cyclist from being "tripped" by the edge, and give warning to drivers that the road is under repair and not suitable for the cyclist to use.

 

Please only remove the bollards when the bitumen has been reinstated, or there is no longer a risk to cyclists.

Regards

Administrator
www.roadrepair.wikispaces.com

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from <internet@mitchamcouncil.sa.gov.au>
to Road Repair Australia

date 27 August 2010 08:48
subject RE: Hazard - Cycleway, Canterbury Tce Black Forest
mailed-by mitchamcouncil.sa.gov.au

 

Morning,
I'm sorry but you have sent this to the wrong council
The City on Mitcham in South Australia do not look after Canterbury Tce Black Forest
 
Regards
Records Officer - City of Mitcham
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Hazard - Pothole, Bikeway - Railway Tce, near Daws Rd

To Marion Council council@marion.sa.gov.au

Please repair the pothole on Railway Tce (bikeway), 20 mtrs north of Daws Rd.

Please also inspect the service cover (labelled '2' in photo). The service cover is more than 20 mm below the road surface and difficult to see at night time.

Feedback on progress to remove the hazard(s) is appreciated. If the service cover is not your responsibility please advise me.

Regards

Administrator
www.roadrepair.wikispaces.com

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previously reported road surface May 2010 to Marion Council. See:
http://roadrepair.blogspot.com/2010/05/fwd-multiple-hazards-railway-tce-ascot.html

Hazard - Kildonan -Winton Ave

To Marion Council council@marion.sa.gov.au

Please repair the hole and rough edges at the corner of Kildonan and Winton Ave Warradale (photo and map attached).

The surface may not seem to be a hazard to a motorist, but being at a corner, and a cyclist is supposed to be indicating (1 handed) and looking out for vehicles, any irregular surfaces are a hazard.

Regards

Administrator
www.roadrepair.wikispaces.com

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From Council 3 Nov 2010
I have raised a customer Request number 10228014 for repairs to be carried
out at the intersection of Kildonan Av and Winton Av Warradale.

Hazard - Service Cover - Railway Tce Bikeway

To Marion Council and United Water
uw.adelaide@uwi.com.au, council@marion.sa.gov.au

Hello

Please fix the service cover on Railway Tce Ascot Park, corner of Third ave (map and photo attached).

The service cover is greater than 40mm below the road surface and has a 90 degree rough edge of bitumen.

A cyclist will be injured from impact, or damage will occur to bicycle.

A cyclist avoiding impact will be at risk of collision from a passing vehicle not expecting the cyclist to change line of travel.

I realise that there is often negotiation required to establish who is responsible to fix service cover hazards.

Please mininise the time it takes to remove the hazard. This will miminise the chance of injury or damage to a cyclist, and the subsequent claim for losses.

Feedback on progress to remove the hazard is appreciated.


Regards

Administrator
www.roadrepair.wikispaces.com

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Previously reported road surface hazards and service covers to Marion Council May 2010
http://roadrepair.blogspot.com/2010/05/fwd-multiple-hazards-railway-tce-ascot.html

Fwd: FW: 2nd Report: FW: Hazard 27 July 2010 - Service cover

Date: 23 August 2010 16:56
Subject: Fwd: FW: 2nd Report: FW: Hazard 27 July 2010 - Service cover
To: mail@holdfast.sa.gov.au

To Holdfast Council mail@holdfast.sa.gov.au

Please remove the hazard as described below.

This has been reported 2 Years ago and again a month ago, yet no action has been taken to remove the hazard.

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From: @uwi.com.au>
Date: 23 August 2010 15:15
Subject: FW: 2nd Report: FW: Hazard 27 July 2010 - Service cover
To: "roadrepair

Hi there.

We attended this job after your previous email came through. Upon investigation we determined that no work had occurred on these manhole covers in the last 12 months and there was no leaks/faults with the manholes that would have caused the bitumen to deteriorate.

This means that the road repair is council responsibility. We advised Holdfast council accordingly.

Regards

Communications Officer

United Water GPO Box 1875

Adelaide SA 5001

T: +61 8 8301 2777

United Water: Responsible Water Management

From: Road Repair Australia [roadrepair@gmail.com]

Sent: Monday, 23 August 2010 12:11 PM
To: Edwina Chapman; United Water (Adelaide)
Subject: 2nd Report: FW: Hazard 27 July 2010 - Service cover

To United Water uw.adelaide@uwi.com.au and Communications Officer.

Hello

No action has been made to remove this hazard (broken bitumen and pothole around sevice covers - Photo attached).

Please advise when action will be taken to remove the hazards (2 locations either side of roundabout).

Please also confirm who is liable in the event of an injury or accident...

Thanks and regards

Administrator

Road Repair Australia

On 27 July 2010 10:46, xxxxxxxx @uwi.com.au wrote:

Hi there

Thank you for your email.

Manhole covers can't be moved, however, I have corresponded with our Operations Centre and they will request a crew reinstate the surrounding broken bitumen and make sure it is at street level.

Regards

Communications Officer

United Water

GPO Box 1875

Adelaide SA 5001

T: +61 8 8301 2777

F: +61 8 8357 9728

M: +61 419 805 606

W: http://www.unitedwater.com.au/

United Water: Responsible Water Management

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From: Road Repair Australia [roadrepair@gmail.com]
Sent: Saturday, 24 July 2010 12:35 PM
To: United Water (Adelaide)
Subject: Hazard - Service cover on corner

To uw....adelaide@uwi.com.au

Hello

Please remove the hazard caused by the service cover on the corner of Cudmore and Partridge street, Glenelg. There are two locations on opposite sides of the roundabout. The attached photo only shows one of the two hazards.

These hazards were reported to Holdfast council 2 years ago but no action has been taken to remove the hazard.

These service covers are a hazard to cyclists. Impact may cause injury or a fall. Avoiding the hazard may cause collision with passing vehicles not expecting the bicycle to change direction.

Please also note that this is a bikeway AND is located next to a secondary school.

Regards

Administrator
http://www.roadrepair.wikispaces.com/

2nd report: Hazard - Esplanade Hove, cnr Wattle

See the discusssion on Adelaide Cyclists

http://www.adelaidecyclists.com/forum/topics/jetty-rd-shoppers-are-more?xg_source=activity

Please confirm when these potholes will be fixed

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Road Repair Australia
Date: 8 August 2010 13:59
Subject: Hazard - Espanade Hove, cnr Wattle
To: mail@holdfast.sa.gov.au


To Holdfast Council
mail@holdfast.sa.gov.au

Hello

Please repair the road on both sides of the roundabout (heading South) on the Espanade, corner of Wattle.
(Photo attached)

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Regards

Administrator
http://www.roadrepair.wikispaces.com/

Report #27 - stormwater cover - Jetty Rd Glenelg

Report Number 27 - 22 August 2010

 

Photo attached.

Regards

Administrator
www.roadrepair.wikispaces.com

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From: Road Repair Australia
Date: 1 August 2010 11:49
Subject: Hazard - stormwater cover - Jetty Rd Glenelg
To: mail@holdfast.sa.gov.au


To the City of Holdfast Bay
mail@holdfast.sa.gov.au

This is report # 26

See others here
http://roadrepair.blogspot.com/search/label/Location%20-%20Jetty%20Rd%20Stormdrain

This Stormwater cover has been hazardous many times over the last 12 months, 25 times being reported by me.

Your inability to fix this cover effectively is a waste of ratepayers money.

The above point will certainly create the "Community Need" that Council require to take action.

I look forward to your response.
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Regards

Administrator
www.roadrepair.wikispaces.com

Hazard - Cnr Joy and Hazel, Ascot Park

To Marion Council council@marion.sa.gov.au

Hello

Please repair the pothole on the corner of Joy and Hazel St Ascot Park.

A Map is attached.

Regards

Administrator
http://www.roadrepair.wikispaces.com/

Hazard - Pothole cnr of Davenport and Brooker

To West Torrens Council

csu@wtcc.sa.gov.au

 

Please repair the pothole on the corner of Davenport and Brooker Rds

 

See map and photo attached.

Regards

Administrator
www.roadrepair.wikispaces.com

Hazard - Stormwater cover in Bike lane - Cross Rd

To Unley Council

pobox1@unley.sa.gov.au

There is a sunken cover (50mm below road surface) in the bike lane on Cross road (heading West, 50mtrs East of Goodwood Rd).

I realise the road is the responsibility of the Dept of Transport, however the service cover is clearly embossed with the word "STORMWATER" (see photos and map attached).

This cover will cause a cyclist injury or fall if hit at speed. A cyclist avoiding the impact is at risk of being struck by a passing vehicle that would not expect the cyclist to change their line of travel.

If this is not your responsibility, PLEASE PASS on to the appropriate authority.

Please also advise me on who is responsible for this type of cover. This will prevent future emails to you if not appropriate.

Regards

Administrator
www.roadrepair.wikispaces.com

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From Unley Council

I am responding to your email dated 17 August 2010 in relation to a hazard on Cross Road in the bike lane.
I advise as this is a main road it is the responsibility of DTEI. Please contact DTEI direct to report this hazard.
Thank you for your enquiry.

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20 Aug 2010
Telephoned DTEI on 1800 018 313 (road and traffic light report hotline)

They said it was a United Water responsibility (even though the cover clearly has STORMWATER embossed in it).

Hazard - 1 Osbourne Tce Plympton

To West Torrens Council
csu@wtcc.sa.gov.au

Please repair this section of bitumen on Osborne Tce (near Marion Rd)

Photo and Map attached

Regards

Administrator
www.roadrepair.wikispaces.com

Hazard - Downing St, Cnr King George

To Holdfast Council
mail@holdfast.sa.gov.au

The gaps in the concrete are wide enough for a bicycle tyre to drop into. They are on the intersection and in the path of a cyclist making a turn at the corner.

They can catch a wheel and cause the cyclist to fall.

Photo and map attached.

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Regards

Administrator
www.roadrepair.wikispaces.com

Hazard - Pothole - Jetty Rd Glenelg

To Holdfast Council
mail@holdfast.sa.gov.au

Please repair the pothole on Jetty Rd Glenelg, approx 20 mtrs from Brighton Road.

Photo and map attached.

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Regards

Administrator
www.roadrepair.wikispaces.com

Fwd: Walkerville Council blocks bicycle lane with concrete

Request from reader to post this issue:
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----- Original Message -----
From:
To: walkervl@walkerville.sa.gov.au, adelaide@parliament.sa.gov.au
Sent: Sun 15/08/10 11:25 PM
Subject: Fwd: Walkerville Council blocks bicycle lane with concrete
02082010.jpg (71.6 Kb) attached

Are you aware that in July roadworks in progress in Walkerville Terrace, Walkerville, included the blocking of a bicycle lane? See attached picture.

This squeeze point will create a safety hazard when cyclists are forced into the traffic lane to continue their journeys. This seems short sighted considering:
1. Road safety campaigns for vulnerable road users eg A Metre Matters and Fatal Five.
2. The increase in obesity related ill-health due to insufficient daily exercise.
3. Road congestion caused by motor vehicles
4. Sustainable transport of the bicycle can slow climate change. The average Australian household produces 14 tonnes of greenhouse emmissions per annum for transport. In Australian capital cities, up to 50% of trips are less than 5km, an easy cycling distance.

I recommend that you read further info on the website of the Cycling Promotion Fund, including how cycling is good for business.

Will Walkerville Council rectify this recent oversight of blocking a bicycle lane and increasing cycling hazards?

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Hazard - Railway Tce South

To Unley Council

pobox1@unley.sa.gov.au

 

Please repair the road on Railway Tce South (map and photo attached).

 

This is a hazard for both cyclists and pedestrians.

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Regards

Administrator
www.roadrepair.wikispaces.com

Hazard - Esplanade Hove, cnr Wattle

To Holdfast Council
mail@holdfast.sa.gov.au

Hello

Please repair the road on both sides of the roundabout (heading South) on the Esplanade, corner of Wattle.
(Photo attached)

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Regards

Administrator
www.roadrepair.wikispaces.com

Hazard and accident - Stormwater drain in Aust Post Car park Brighton

The storm drain shown will allow any bicycle with road or hybrid tyres to fall into the grate.

 

I was entering the carpark with the intention to turn to the right of the drain and park next to the post boxes at the rear of the Post Office. To save the bike (and myself) from serious impact from the drain, I released the brakes, hopped the wheel, but then was not able to turn or stop in time for the kerb at the edge of the car park.

 

The drain pinched the tyre and tube, but hitting the kerb with a flat tyre is what did the damage to the rim.

 

The good news is I did not get injured. I was able to unclip, and like a rodeo rider, gracefully exit the mount over the headstem. The cost of repair will hurt though!

I will be reporting this to Aust Post, and if I am lucky get some compensation.

 

Any punters want to make a bet what will happen?

Regards

Administrator
www.roadrepair.wikispaces.com

Hazard - 2nd report - Osborne Tce

To West Torrens Council csu@wtcc.sa.gov.au

Please repair the pothole on the corner of Osborne and Gardner St Plympton.

See attached photo and map.

This is the second report for this pothole.


Regards

Administrator
www.roadrepair.wikispaces.com