Road Repair

Councils on notice

2011-08-19T05:52:00.001-07:00

http://www.bv.com.au/general/join-in/42075/

http://www.adelaidecyclists.com/forum/topics/injured-cyclist-awarded?commentId=3086792%3AComment%3A11062

Yes

1 event
2 claim
3 factual causation

this over-rides
In SA we have to contend with section 42 of the Civil Liability Act,
1936 which provides:

42—Liability of road authorities
(1) A road authority is not liable in tort for a failure—
...

Intersection Road Repair

2011-08-19T05:31:00.001-07:00

http://www.adelaidecyclists.com/video/intersection-road-repair

Gold leaf

2010-12-16T13:24:00.001-08:00

Not only did they fix it, they painted it with Gold Leaf!

Not "real" hazards

2010-12-12T20:31:00.001-08:00

According to Adelaide Cyclists (www.adelaidecyclist.com) I should use
my eyes and only report "real" hazards.

Good luck seeing these in the rain!

Guess where

2010-11-23T05:36:00.001-08:00

Enjoy your laaaaateys www.adelaidecyclists.com

Re: Hazard - Victoria Square - Glass on footpath and bike lane - Pathway Ref # 1127942

2010-11-11T04:32:00.001-08:00

To Adelaide Council

Cheers for the prompt response to the glass.

The street sweeper has cleaned up the glass in the bike lane, but...

... there is still glass on the footpath.

Please ensure this is removed before you close the report on your system

Regards

Road Repair Australia

On 11 November 2010 14:01, City Email <city@adelaidecitycouncil.com> wrote:

Hi, thanks for your email advising of the hazard in Victoria Square. A report has been made and forwarded to staff to attend. Please note the reference number is 1127942.

city@adelaidecitycouncil.com

Mezzanine 25 Pirie Street

Adelaide, SA, 5000

T. (08) 8203 7203

F. (08) 8203 7116

From: Road Repair Australia
Sent: Wednesday, 10 November 2010 10:39 PM
To: City Email
Subject: Hazard - Victoria Square - Glass on footpath and bike lane

Hello

There is shattered glass on the footpath and in the bike lane in the south-east corner of Victoria Squ (heading South).

It has been there for a few days, and starting to spread down the road.

Regards

Administrator
www.roadrepair.blogspot.com

www.roadrepair.wikispaces.com

Hazard - service covers

2010-11-10T04:20:00.001-08:00

To Adelaide Council and United Water

There are numerous service covers around Adelaide CBD that are hazardous to cyclists (sunken over 30mm).

On example is King William, heading North, crossing South Tce (map attached).

One service cover is outside of the bike lane, but often pedestrians and parked vehicles force a cyclist outside of the lane and over the sunken cover.

Please attend to this cover. Please also review the streets for any service cover in the line of travel of a cyclist (up to 3 metres from the kerb to allow for passing parked vehicles AND BUSES).

A cyclist hitting a sunken cover, or avoiding impact, with change their line of travel.

There is a HIGH risk of collision from passing vehicles who do not expect the cyclist to move out into the road.

Regards

Administrator
www.roadrepair.blogspot.com

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Hazard - Stormwater cover - Murray Tce

2010-11-10T04:11:00.000-08:00

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

Please repair the stormwater cover near the corner of Murray Tce and Morphette Roads

See photo and map attached.

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Regards

Administrator
www.roadrepair.blogspot.com

www.roadrepair.wikispaces.com

Hazard - Victoria Square - Glass on footpath and bike lane

2010-11-10T04:09:00.001-08:00

Hello

There is shattered glass on the footpath and in the bike lane in the south-east corner of Victoria Squ (heading South).

It has been there for a few days, and starting to spread down the road.

Regards

Administrator
www.roadrepair.blogspot.com

www.roadrepair.wikispaces.com

Major legal win puts Councils on notice

2010-11-06T08:14:00.000-07:00

From http://www.bv.com.au/join-in/42075/

Major legal win puts Councils on notice

3 March 2010. A highly significant court victory by a Melbourne bike rider has put local government under new pressure over the building of sub-standard bike facilities. "Fix it or you will be hit with large damages", is the message of the judgement.

Bayside City Council has to pay $229,000 damages to the rider as a result of the court decision.

The case involved a cyclist who in August 2005 was riding along the off-road bike path adjacent to Beach Road in Black Rock when his wheel came into contact with a bluestone retaining wall along the path.

The rider fell, striking a steel stanchion holding an 'Armco' safety barrier on Beach Road, and was seriously injured.

The 57 year-old recreational cyclist from the suburb of Parkdale sued Bayside City Council for negligence.

The matter was heard before His Honour Judge Coish in the County Court over five days. The plaintiff's lawyers, Wisewould Mahony, sought information on technical issues from Bicycle Victoria in preparing the case.

Evidence was presented on behalf of the plaintiff by Mr Andrew O'Brien, a traffic and road engineer, that the path did not comply with the requirements and recommendations of the AustRoads Standards or the VicRoads Cycle Notes.

Mr O'Brien told the court that the path design was deficient and that the combination of the bluestone edge on the path with the guard rail and posts was a "severe safety hazard".

He said that obstacles should be at least one metre from the path. At this location, with the bluestone directly abutting the path, there was zero clearance.

A suitable and safe treatment of the guard rail-shared path space could have been designed at minimal, if any additional cost, Mr O'Brien said.

Bayside City Council's expert witness, Mr Keith Mitson, a traffic engineer, expressed the opinion that the hazard in question did not increase the overall journey risk to the cyclist because frequent hazards existed on almost any cycle path.

The council said in evidence that the path was originally constructed in 2000 when the council's engineering services were outsourced. The bluestone retaining wall was added a short time later to prevent water and soil coming on to the bike path.

Bayside submitted that the crash was a 'freak' accident and that the risk was 'far fetched and fanciful'.

The Judge found that the council has breached its duty of care and awarded damages to the rider.

Further details of the technical issues revealed in this case will be added to the relevant section of this website soon.

Cycling hazard - Behind Wayville Showgrounds

2010-11-06T07:34:00.001-07:00

To Unley Council and DTEI
dtei.enquiriesadministrator@sa.gov.au, pobox1@unley.sa.gov.au

Please identify which authority needs to be advised of this hazard to see it removed.

Your prompt response would be appreciated.

Regards

Administrator
www.roadrepair.blogspot.com

www.roadrepair.wikispaces.com

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Copied From Adelaide Cyclists...
http://www.adelaidecyclists.com/forum/topics/unley-council-bike-lane-has-a

Attached are photos at either end of the bike track past the showgrounds. The first two are at the northern (Rose Tce) end. An easy improvement at this end would be to paint white lines across the footpath from each of the bollards to the ramp. The chain is on the left in the first as you approach the path. The second is the reverse view - I temporarily hung a small bag on the chain to show it up in the photo.

The southern end has two bollard-bases to miss. Easy in daylight. There is a light on the corner of the building here, but haven't been through at night to see if it works or is effective.

Cromer Pde - Third report - Overhanging Trees and road surface faults

2010-11-03T16:33:00.001-07:00

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

first report (30 Sept 2010):
http://roadrepair.blogspot.com/2010/09/fwd-hazard-cromer-parade.html

Second report (5 Oct 2010):
http://roadrepair.blogspot.com/2010/10/hazards-cromer-prd.html

The overhanging trees force a cyclist to ride 3 metres from the kerb, putting them at risk of collision from passing vehicles, or causing aggravation from drivers having to drive slowly behind the cyclist.

The road surface is very bad (patches and potholes), with many places having a dip or bump exceeding 20mm. This is not appropriate for a cycleway as road surfaces with excess of 20mm faults cause damage, risk injury, and puts the cyclist at risk of collision from passing vehicles not expecting the cyclist to change their line of travel to avoid impact, or as a result of impact with a road surface fault.

Unley Council is now liable for any injury or damage claim in regards to this road.

A case for liability can be presented in regards to any road in the Unley Council district as the lack of action to address hazards would be "Factual Causation" in the event of a claim on any road.

Don't shoot the messenger - remove the hazards or accept liability.

Regards

Administrator
www.roadrepair.blogspot.com

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Vision for Unley

2010-10-29T02:18:00.001-07:00

To Unley Council and Mr Clyne lclyne@em.unley.sa.gov.au (the man with vision??)

See if your "vision" can spot the two potholes reported on 30 Sept that have not been fixed
http://roadrepair.blogspot.com/2010/09/hazard-victoria-st-near-railway.html

Today I see your poster with "Vision" as the tag line posted 2 metres away from one of the potholes.

See if your "vision" can see the Mike Turtur Bikeway signs that have been erected since I reported the holes

See if your "vision" can also see the newly painted bikes painted on the road, either side of the pothole.

Yes. the Vision for Unley council is clear.

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Regards

Administrator
www.roadrepair.blogspot.com

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Hazard priority - Unley Council - Railway Tce Sth

2010-10-20T17:21:00.001-07:00

To Unley Council, BISA and BikeSA

(Posted on http://roadrepair.blogspot.com/)

The potholes on Railway Tce South were REPORTED 3 WEEKS AGO.
http://roadrepair.blogspot.com/2010/09/hazard-railway-tce-south.html

No action has been made to remove the hazard, yet this week new BICYCLES SIGNS were painted on the road!!

There is no logic to this.

It is both a waste of council resources to be painting signs on a road that needs to be re-surfaced,
AND making council liable for any claims of injury or damage (look up Factual Causation).

Reports about potholes on this road date back to APRIL 2010

See
http://roadrepair.blogspot.com/2010/04/railway-tce-sth-video-footage.html
AND
http://www.adelaidecyclists.com/forum/topics/new-wheels-pot-holes-and-space
(Damage to bicycle)
Your combined thoughts in this regard are of interest.

Regards

Administrator
www.roadrepair.blogspot.com

www.roadrepair.wikispaces.com

Hazard - Repeated - Grass cuttings in bike lane - Anzac Hwy

2010-10-20T16:43:00.001-07:00

To DTEI and Holdfast council

There is grass cuttings piled up in the bike lane from Brighton Road to Morphett Rd (North Side). See attached photo.

Traffic Management has been advised (1800 018 313) and a crew is attending.

Council has been notified of this danger previously
http://roadrepair.blogspot.com/2009/09/hazard-anzac-highway-grass-cuttings-in.html

A cyclist riding in the grass will fall as the grass cuttings are slippery.

A cyclist avoiding the grass will be struck by a passing vehicle who would not expect the change in line of travel.

I believe council should be reprimanded for this action.

Regards

Administrator
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Hazard priority

2010-10-20T00:14:00.001-07:00

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

I reported this hazard on 30 Sept 2010

http://roadrepair.blogspot.com/2010/09/hazard-victoria-st-near-railway.html

New painted bikes on road yesterday! Nice Mike Turtur signs too!

I am interested in your explanation of the priorities for work.

Please contact me in this regard.

Regards

Administrator
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Glass on bike path - James Conglon Rd

2010-10-17T18:11:00.001-07:00

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

Please clean up the broken bottle glass on the bike path (off road) on James Conglon Rd, West side, heading North.

Here is the google map link

http://maps.google.com.au/maps?q=south+road+mile+end&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Stop+3+Henley+Beach+Rd+-+Northern+side&gl=au&ei=P5u7TOb6F5PovQPHn7C4DQ&ved=0CBQQ8gEwAA&ll=-34.938402,138.574741&spn=0.013351,0.041199&z=16&layer=c&cbll=-34.935239,138.572373&panoid=pZ56TbdiUtLC4dkPcHARwQ&cbp=12,313.73,,0,5

Regards

Administrator
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Hazard - Moss Ave Richmond 80mm square edge

2010-10-17T04:52:00.001-07:00

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

Moss Ave has been resurfaced, but the service cover (unidentified) has not been raised. (See attached photo and map)

There is an 80mm square edge that will damage a bicycle or cause a fall.

A cyclist avoiding this hazard is at risk of impact with a passing vehicle not expecting the cyclist to change their line of travel.

Regards

Administrator
www.roadrepair.blogspot.com

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Fwd: Repeated hazard report - Kildonan Ave

2010-10-14T04:33:00.000-07:00

From: Road Repair Australia
Date: 14 October 2010 21:27
Subject: Repeated hazard report - Kildonan Ave
To: Council - Marion

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

This hazard has not been removed (as at 14 Oct 2010).

It was previously reported 23 August 2010
http://roadrepair.blogspot.com/search?q=kildonan

In the event of injury or damage Marion Council is liable as the lack of action will be Factual Causation.

Regards

Administrator
www.roadrepair.blogspot.com

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Re: Hazard - Low bushes - Raglan Ave

2010-10-14T04:28:00.001-07:00

To Marion Council council@marion.sa.gov.au (Cc the Admin Officer and posted on http://roadrepair.blogspot.com)

A Big Hearty THANKS for your quick response.
http://roadrepair.blogspot.com/2010/10/hazard-low-bushes-raglan-ave.html

There are times that my efforts seem a waste of time. I have been called "Bogus" and "Un-Australian". More recently a friend told me i was a winger, and someone on a cyclist forum told me I was "Wasting the time of authorities".

Cycling home tonight, seeing the great job Marion Council had done tidying up the trees, I felt that maybe my efforts are not in vain. Sadly other cyclists will not recognise yours and my efforts to improve their ride.

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On 11 October 2010 11:44, @marion.sa.gov.au> wrote:

Thank you for raising your concern with Council in regards to the pruning
of the trees along Railway Terrace, Edwardstown.

A Customer Service Request has been raised and placed on a maintenance
schedule to be carried out as soon as possible. Your reference number is
10224966.

If you have any further queries please contact Customer Service on 8375
6600.

Kind regards

Administration Officer
Open Space Services
(08) 7420 6443

From: Road Repair Australia
Sent: Saturday, 9 October 2010 17:27
To: Council - Marion <council@marion.sa.gov.au>
Subject: Hazard - Low bushes - Raglan Ave

To Marion Council

Heading Nth East on Railway Tce, the trees are very low where the bike path
goes onto the footpath. (Map and photo attached)

In addition to impact hazard, the visibility is poor, which nearly caused
an accident with a pedestrian.

Please trim the trees to a height greater than 2100mm. This is the height
of the top of a helmet of a cyclist who is 1950mm tall.

Regards

Administrator
www.roadrepair.blogspot.com
www.roadrepair.wikispaces.com

Stormwater Drain Danger for cyclists - Aust Post Car Park

2010-10-09T00:48:00.000-07:00

This was reported to Australia Post 7 August 2010.

As at 9 October they have not removed the hazard.

Further to this the Real Estate Services have stated "in their view Aust Post bears no liability" and "Accordingly, no financial contribution will be made".

This is not the view of their litigation department who is seemingly more approachable.

Hazard - Broken and raised road surface - Bikeway

2010-10-09T00:00:00.001-07:00

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

The road surface at the base of this tree is rough and irregular by greater than 40mm.

Map and Photo attached.

This road is a bikeway.

To avoid the surface a cyclist has to move 2 metres out from the kerb.

This will cause impact with a passing vehicle not expecting the cyclist to change the line of travel.

Impact with the road surface will cause damage, injury, risk of a fall or impact with passing car.

Regards

Administrator
www.roadrepair.blogspot.com

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Hazard - Low bushes - Raglan Ave

2010-10-08T23:56:00.001-07:00

To Marion Council

Heading Nth East on Railway Tce, the trees are very low where the bike path goes onto the footpath. (Map and photo attached)

In addition to impact hazard, the visibility is poor, which nearly caused an accident with a pedestrian.

Please trim the trees to a height greater than 2100mm. This is the height of the top of a helmet of a cyclist who is 1950mm tall.

Regards

Administrator
www.roadrepair.blogspot.com

www.roadrepair.wikispaces.com

Hazards - Cromer Prd

2010-10-05T01:21:00.001-07:00

To Unley Council

In addition to the recent report on hazards on Cromer Prd
http://roadrepair.blogspot.com/2010/09/fwd-hazard-cromer-parade.html
... there are also trees overhanging onto the road.

The overhang forces a cyclist out 2 to 3 metres from the kerb. This puts the cyclist at risk of an injury from collision with a passing vehicle not expecting the cyclist to change their line of travel.

I saw a contractor working there last week and hoped that they were going to clear the trees overhanging onto the road.

Unfortunately they only worked on the train-line side (see photo).

I would appreciate some feedback on the timeframe you expect to remove the hazards of both the potholes reported on 30 Sept and the overhanging trees.

Regards

Administrator
www.roadrepair.blogspot.com

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Hazard - King George Near Whyte

2010-10-04T03:51:00.001-07:00

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

Thank you for fixing the hole on Whyte St.

Attached is a hole just around the corner on King George.

The square edge will cause damage to a bicycle, or cause a collision with a passing vehicle not expecting a change of direction from a cyclist avoiding impact.

Regards

Administrator
www.roadrepair.blogspot.com

www.roadrepair.wikispaces.com

Fwd: Glass in bike lane - 2 locations

2010-09-30T21:33:00.001-07:00

Subject: Glass in bike lane - 2 locations
To: council council@marion.sa.gov.au

Hello

There is a lot of glass in the bike lanes at the following 2 locations:

Sturt road, North side, west of Morphett Rd (heading East). There are muliple instances but mainly around Straun Ave.

Seacombe Road, From Morphett Rd to Diagonal Rd

Please advise me if this is NOT the responsibility of Council.

Preferably, please pass on the notice of the hazard for prompt actioning.

Regards

Administrator
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Hazard - United Water cover - Railway Tce Edwardstown/Plympton

2010-09-30T07:42:00.000-07:00

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

Attached is a photo and map of a service cover that is sunken by more than 30mm.

This is on a bikeway, near a corner, AND approx 1 metre from the kerb (in the path of a cyclist).

Impact will cause injury or damage.

Going around it will cause collision with passing vehicle not expecting the change of path of travel.

Please remove the hazard.

Regards

Administrator
www.roadrepair.blogspot.com

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Hazard - Dunbar Tce

2010-09-30T07:38:00.001-07:00

To Holdfast Council

Please repair the road on Dunbar Tce.

There is a photo and map attached, however this road has many potholes and road surface faults exceeding 20mm.

Regards

Administrator
www.roadrepair.blogspot.com

www.roadrepair.wikispaces.com

Unley council refusing emails regarding hazards

2010-09-30T07:31:00.001-07:00

To Unley Council

I have tried to email you a photo and description of a hazard on Victoria Parade (near Railway Crossing) and this is the reply I received:

553- The City of Unley has quarantined the email from your
553- site as your IP address has been known to source mail
553- mail of little or no informational value or relevance
553- to this organisation. If you think this is incorrect,
553- please let us know by fax to +61 8 8271 4886.
553 Thankyou. (state 14).

Please repair the road on Victoria Parade. It is NOT within 1 metre of the railway line hence is your responsibility.

Fwd: Hazard - Cromer Parade

2010-09-30T07:28:00.001-07:00

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

There are multiple potholes in Cromer Pde.

This is a bike path and any uneven road surface from the kerb, to 1 mtr out from a parked car is a hazard.

This road has been reported before as a hazard. http://roadrepair.blogspot.com/search?q=cromer

Lack of attention to this road is will be seen as Factual Causation in the event of damage, injury or related accident.

Regards

Administrator
www.roadrepair.blogspot.com

www.roadrepair.wikispaces.com

Regards

Administrator
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Hazard - Victoria St (near railway crossing)

2010-09-30T07:22:00.001-07:00

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

Please repair the road at the railway crossing at Victoria St (see photo and Map attached).

Regards

Administrator
www.roadrepair.blogspot.com

www.roadrepair.wikispaces.com

30 reports for the same hazard - Stormwater cover

2010-09-30T07:18:00.001-07:00

Here is # 30

Stormwater cover corner Jetty and Brighton Roads Glenelg. Attached is a photo taken tonight.

You were advised in August (report number 28) that this cover is not secure and will dislodge.

http://roadrepair.blogspot.com/2010/08/fwd-report-28-stormwater-cover.html

See all the reports here...

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

Regards

Administrator
www.roadrepair.blogspot.com

www.roadrepair.wikispaces.com

Man-made Hazard - Corner of King George and Whyte

2010-09-30T07:09:00.001-07:00

To Holdfast Council mail@holdfast.sa.gov.au and United Water uw.adelaide@uwi.com.au

Please take action to remove the hazard created by workers cutting a hole in the bitumen at the corner of King George and Whyte (see attached photos and map).

Please do not bicker on who is responsible. Just remove the hazard.

In the event of an injury, damage or related accident, the person who created this hazard will be the direct causation and liable.

Regards

Administrator
www.roadrepair.blogspot.com

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Hazard - Railway Tce South

2010-09-30T07:00:00.000-07:00

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

Please repair Railway Tce South (again).

This road has been reported many times, and has caused damage to a bicycle in the past. See the links below.

http://roadrepair.blogspot.com/2010/04/railway-tce-sth-video-footage.html

http://www.adelaidecyclists.com/forum/topics/new-wheels-pot-holes-and-space

Regards

Administrator
www.roadrepair.blogspot.com

www.roadrepair.wikispaces.com

Hazard - 114 The Esplanade Brighton

2010-09-12T14:22:00.001-07:00

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

Please repair the pothole on The Esplanade (near 114 The Esplanade).

Photo and map attached.

Regards

Administrator
www.roadrepair.blogspot.com

www.roadrepair.wikispaces.com

Report # 29 - Stormwater cover - Corner Jetty and Brighton Rds Glenelg

2010-09-12T14:03:00.000-07:00

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

The stormwater cover on the corner of Brighton and Jetty Rds Glenelg is dislodged again.

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

Regards

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

Fwd: City of Mitcham: Re, Hazard - Stormwater Cover in Bike Lane - Cross Road

2010-09-08T06:51:00.001-07:00

To DTEI, United Water and Mitcham Council

Please talk to each other and remove this hazard.

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Road Repair Australia
Date: 8 September 2010 20:37
Subject: Re: City of Mitcham: Re, Hazard - Stormwater Cover in Bike Lane - Cross Road
To: Mitcham Council [emailremoved]

Hello

I have contacted DTEI on 1800 018 313 (road and traffic light report hotline).

They claim it is the responsibility of United Water.

This is odd, as the cover clearly has STORMWATER embossed in the cover.

The photo and map is available here
http://roadrepair.blogspot.com/2010/08/hazard-stormwater-cover-in-bike-lane.html

Thanks and regards

Administrator

Road Repair

On 8 September 2010 15:00, [mitcham council]> wrote:

8 September 2010

01.2931:25683

Dear Sir / Madam

Council acknowledges receipt of your email received 7 September 2010 in regards to the sunken cover in the bike lane on Cross Road.

I have forwarded your email to the Department for Transport, Energy and Infrastructure (dtei.enquiriesadministrator@sa.gov.au) to follow up on this matter.

Kind regards

[name removed]

Administrative Assistant (Operations)

City of Mitcham (Operations Depot)
5 Winston Court
MELROSE PARK SA 5039

P: +61 8 8374 7723

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Hazard - Fallen tree in bike lane - Railway Tce Woodlands park

2010-09-08T06:38:00.001-07:00

Hello

First, thankyou for attending to this report
http://roadrepair.blogspot.com/2010/07/hazard-railway-tce-edwardstown-with.html

In this same area there is a tree fallen onto the road, blocking the path of a cyclist.

It will not effect motorists, except when a cyclist has to go around it. This is a hazard.

The tree is on Railway Tce (heading South) 100mtrs before Woodlands Pk Railway Station.

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Regards

Administrator
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Fwd: Hazard - Espanade Hove, cnr Wattle

2010-09-06T03:31:00.001-07:00

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

I reported this on 8 August (photo 1) and 3 times since (photo 2 taken 6 Sept).

You have contacted me to say "your crew will be in that zone soon"

Yet the hazard is still there (and getting bigger).

So too is the risk that you will have to pay damages.

See all reports here:
http://roadrepair.blogspot.com/search/label/Location%20-%20Esplanade

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

Fwd: No communication from Holdfast City Council on hazards

2010-08-30T19:58:00.001-07:00

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

2010-08-30T19:48:00.001-07:00

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

2010-08-30T19:32:00.001-07:00

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

2010-08-29T05:09:00.001-07:00

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

2010-08-29T05:03:00.001-07:00

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

2010-08-27T20:02:00.001-07:00

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.

---------- Forwarded message ----------
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

---------- 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/

Fwd: Hazard - Cycleway, Canterbury Tce Black Forest

2010-08-26T20:15:00.000-07:00

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

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

---------- Forwarded message ----------
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

2010-08-23T19:16:00.001-07:00

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

2010-08-23T19:09:00.001-07:00

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

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
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

2010-08-23T19:04:00.001-07:00

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

2010-08-23T00:27:00.001-07:00

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.

---------- Forwarded message ----------
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
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

2010-08-21T23:06:00.001-07:00

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

2010-08-21T22:48:00.001-07:00

Report Number 27 - 22 August 2010

Photo attached.

Regards

Administrator
www.roadrepair.wikispaces.com

---------- Forwarded message ----------
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.
--
Regards

Administrator
www.roadrepair.wikispaces.com

Hazard - Cnr Joy and Hazel, Ascot Park

2010-08-19T17:31:00.001-07:00

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

2010-08-18T05:43:00.001-07:00

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

2010-08-16T21:35:00.001-07:00

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

&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&
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

2010-08-16T15:49:00.001-07:00

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

2010-08-16T15:46:00.000-07:00

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.

--

Regards

Administrator
www.roadrepair.wikispaces.com

Hazard - Pothole - Jetty Rd Glenelg

2010-08-16T15:44:00.001-07:00

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

2010-08-16T07:59:00.001-07:00

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

2010-08-12T18:43:00.001-07:00

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.

--

Regards

Administrator
www.roadrepair.wikispaces.com

Hazard - Esplanade Hove, cnr Wattle

2010-08-07T21:29:00.000-07:00

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)

--

Regards

Administrator
www.roadrepair.wikispaces.com

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

2010-08-06T19:57:00.001-07:00

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

2010-08-05T06:00:00.001-07:00

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

Hazard - stormwater cover - Jetty Rd Glenelg

2010-07-31T19:19:00.001-07:00

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

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Regards

Administrator
www.roadrepair.wikispaces.com

Hazard - Railway Tce HOVE Bikeway

2010-07-29T05:08:00.001-07:00

To Holdfast and Marion councils
council@marion.sa.gov.au mail@holdfast.sa.gov.au

Please remove the tree overhand on Railway Tce, between Diagonal Rd Hove and Brighton Road (Hove Railway Station).
(photo attached)

The trees overhang onto the road in many places (both in Marion and Holdfast Council areas).

This is a bikeway.

The trees will cause a collision with passing cars, as they do not expect cyclists to move out into the road.

Regards

Administrator
www.roadrepair.wikispaces.com

Hazard - Railway Tce Edwardstown WITH PHOTOS

2010-07-29T05:04:00.001-07:00

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

Hello

First, thank you for attending to the trees in this report:
http://roadrepair.blogspot.com/2010/05/fwd-multiple-hazards-railway-tce-ascot.html

The attached photos are on the same road, but closer to Daws road.

Notice that one is at an intersection. This is very dangerous as vehicles do not expect the cyclist to move into their line of travel.

Regards

Administrator
www.roadrepair.wikispaces.com

Hazard - Service cover on corner

2010-07-23T20:05:00.001-07:00

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
www.roadrepair.wikispaces.com

Hazard - Repeated request - Birdwood Tce

2010-07-23T19:59:00.001-07:00

To csu@wtcc.sa.gov.au

It seems you have not repaired the pothole reported 19 June on Birdwood Tce, Corner of Birdwoood Close.
http://roadrepair.blogspot.com/2010/06/hazard-birdwood-tce-2-locations.html

See attached photo.

Please remove this hazard.

Alternatively, please contact me if there is a reason for the delay to remove this hazard.

Regards

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

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Photo taken 4 July 2010 - Cnr Birdwood Close (no action taken to remove hazard)

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On 19 June 2010 10:39, Road Repair Australia <roadrepair@gmail.com> wrote:

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

There are two potholes forming on Birdwood Tce.

One is East of Oval Tce.

The other is at the corner of Birdwood Close.

This road has had multiple reports (see http://roadrepair.blogspot.com/search?q=birdwood )

Also, a couple of years ago a pothole in the same location was the basis of a claim against council for costs. The council claimed it was not liable "in Tort".

In the event of an incident due to the road surface on Birwood Tce, a case of FACTUAL CAUSATION would see the City of West Torrens liable (overridding any excemption by state Government or an "in Tort" scenario).

I hope you see this information as saving the City of West Torrens money AND working towards a safer environment for cyclist, pedestrians and motorists.

--

Regards

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

Sea to vines bike path blocked at Hallet Cove

2010-06-28T07:39:00.001-07:00

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

Please support cycling and assit with the issue of the closed path.

For details, click on the link to Adelaide Cyclists topic.

http://www.adelaidecyclists.com/profiles/blogs/a-nice-ride-spoiled-by-a-train

They are blaming the train station upgrade, however much of the issue is around closing the bike path that is the care and concern of the council (correct me and forward this if i am wrong).

Regards

Administrator
www.roadrepair.wikispaces.com

20mm high, inoperative reflectors on edges of bike lanes

2010-06-24T05:57:00.001-07:00

To the Office of Cycling and Walking...

Cc BikeSA and BISA

Along many bike lanes (for example Anzac Highway) there are many reflectors placed on, or near the white line.

The bike lane only applies for a couple of hours, so for most of the day, cyclists are moving in, and out of the lane, negotiating the reflectors that are as high as the height of their tyre.

If these extinct reflectors were of value to road safety it would be understandable, but 90% of them have been painted over, have car rubber over them, or worn off their relective surface.

There should be a prize for guessing the number of reflectors that do not work along the edge of the bike lane, yet are a 20mm high hazard to cyclists.

Please suggest how I can encourage the road authorities (both arterial and council roads) to remove this hazard.

Regards

Administrator
www.roadrepair.wikispaces.com

Hazard - Sunken cover - 48 Birdwood Tce

2010-06-24T04:58:00.001-07:00

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

Hello

This service cover is over 40mm deep and is in the path of cyclists.

It is located at 48 Birdwood Tce.

Please remove this hazard to avoid injury or damage from impact.

This hazard may also cause a collision with a passing car not expecting a cyclist moving to avoid impact.

Regards

Administrator
www.roadrepair.wikispaces.com

Hazard - Tree overhang - Railway Tce - Cross Rd to Daws Road

2010-06-24T04:46:00.001-07:00

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

Hello

The trees and scrubs on the railway line side of Railway Tce, from Cross Rd to Daws Rd (Bikeway) overhang onto the road.

In many parts a cyclist is forced to ride more than 2 metres from the kerb.

Some spots are near intersections.

Passing vehicles do not expect a cyclist to change direction and move out into the road.

The risk of collision from a passing car, or at an intersection from a merging car is HIGH.

Please remove this hazard.

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Regards

Administrator
www.roadrepair.wikispaces.com

Report 25 or so - Stormwater cover Cnr Brighton and Jetty Rd Glenelg

2010-06-22T17:37:00.001-07:00

To mail@holdfast.sa.gov.au

Last night the cover was up-turned again.

Here are 24 other reports on this cover...

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

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Regards

Administrator
www.roadrepair.wikispaces.com

Hazard - Osborne Tce (repeated)

2010-06-22T17:28:00.001-07:00

To csu@wtcc.sa.gov.au

Hello

There has been no action to remove the hazards previously reported on Osbourne Tce Plymton.

http://roadrepair.blogspot.com/2010/05/hazard-osborne-tce.html

The attached photo is on Osborne Tce, at the corner of Lydia St.

The others need attention also, but this is on the intersection and will cause damage to a bicycle or a fall.

Regards

Administrator
www.roadrepair.wikispaces.com

Bike path edge - request for intention to remove hazard

2010-06-18T18:21:00.001-07:00

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Road Repair Australia
Date: 19 June 2010 10:49
Subject: Please contact me - bike path edge
To: csu@wtcc.sa.gov.au

Hello

There has been no action taken to remove the hazard along the edge of the bike path:

http://roadrepair.blogspot.com/2010/04/hazard-60mm-deep-edge-of-bike-path-old.html

Before I raise this issue to the next stage (http://roadrepair.wikispaces.com/faultreportmanagement), please contact me to discuss your plans to remove the hazard at multiple locations along the old Glenelg Tramline bike path.

I can be contacted on my mobile < - >, or by post < - >

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Administrator
www.roadrepair.wikispaces.com

Hazard - Birdwood Tce - 2 locations

2010-06-18T18:09:00.001-07:00

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

There are two potholes forming on Birdwood Tce.

One is East of Oval Tce.

The other is at the corner of Birdwood Close.

This road has had multiple reports (see http://roadrepair.blogspot.com/search?q=birdwood )

Also, a couple of years ago a pothole in the same location was the basis of a claim against council for costs. The council claimed it was not liable "in Tort".

In the event of an incident due to the road surface on Birwood Tce, a case of FACTUAL CAUSATION would see the City of West Torrens liable (overridding any excemption by state Government or an "in Tort" scenario).

I hope you see this information as saving the City of West Torrens money AND working towards a safer environment for cyclist, pedestrians and motorists.

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Regards

Administrator
www.roadrepair.wikispaces.com

Hazard. Dunbar tce

2010-06-03T21:27:00.000-07:00

Hazard. Dunbar tce. Near merriton. 4 potholes

Fwd: Thanks

2010-05-22T04:27:00.001-07:00

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

Please pass on my thanks for keeping the bollards in place until the bitumen is reinstated on Birdwood Tce.

(see attached)

This is a LOT better than some councils

http://www.adelaidecyclists.com/photo/200812oldbeachroad-1?context=user

http://www.adelaidecyclists.com/photo/20100129anzacjeaniest3785177-1?context=user

Regards

Administrator
www.roadrepair.wikispaces.com

Hazard - Reported February 2008

2010-05-21T08:52:00.001-07:00

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

http://roadrepair.blogspot.com/2008/12/fwd-anzac-hwy-footpath-trim.html

The above link is to a dip in the bike path at the corner of Grove and Anzac Hwy.

This was reported in February 2008. Telstra have since raised their service cover, however the dip remains.

Please remove this hazard.

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Administrator
www.roadrepair.wikispaces.com

Hazard - King George

2010-05-16T05:49:00.001-07:00

To Holdfast Bay Council (mail@holdfast.sa.gov.au)

This section of road was reported to Council over 12 months ago and no action has been taken to remove the hazard.

King George Ave, West side, near Townsend House Entrance.

The rough edge between the kerb and bitumen will cause a cyclist to change direction and be at risk of impact from a passing vehicle not expecting the change of direction by the cyclist.

King George Ave is a bike path for two schools on that road.

Please remove the hazard at this location.

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Regards

Administrator
www.roadrepair.wikispaces.com

Councils on notice - Bike Victoria article

2010-05-11T09:40:00.001-07:00

http://www.bv.com.au/join-in/42075/

Hazard - Osborne Tce

2010-05-06T07:37:00.001-07:00

To West Torrens Council

Attached are photos of a range of hazards to cyclists on Osborne Tce.

One hazard (edge of kerb - 21 Jan 2010) has been previously reported but not removed

http://roadrepair.blogspot.com/2010/01/hazard-kerb-edge-osbourne-tce-plympton.html

A cyclist avoiding these hazards, or changing direction after impact with the hazard, will be in the path of passing vehicles not expecting the cyclist to change direction.

Regards

Administrator
www.roadrepair.wikispaces.com

Hazard - Grove, near Dunbar Glenelg

2010-05-06T07:25:00.001-07:00

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

This road is a bike way and the hazard will force a cyclist onto the road and into the path of passing vehicles (see attached photos).

The hazard is on the East side of Grove, 10 mtrs from Dunbar (tram line).

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Administrator
www.roadrepair.wikispaces.com

Fwd: 24 th report - Cnr Jetty and Brighton Rd Glenelg

2010-05-06T07:21:00.001-07:00

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: <roadrepair
Date: 6 May 2010 23:56
Subject: 24 th report
To: mail@holdfast.sa.gov.au

Cnr Brighton and Jetty Rd Glenelg

Regards

Administrator
www.roadrepair.wikispaces.com

Fwd: Multiple hazards - Railway Tce Ascot Park

2010-05-06T07:18:00.001-07:00

This is a PLEASING response from Marion Council.

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: marion.sa.gov.au>
Date: 5 May 2010 11:51
Subject: Re: Multiple hazards - Railway Tce Ascot Park
To: Road Repair Australia

Thank you for raising your concern with Council in regards to multiple
hazards along Railway Terrace, Ascot Park.

A Customer Service Request has been raised for the location to be inspected
and the hazards identified. The work will then placed on our maintenance
schedule and the relevant Utilities contacted for the work to be carried
out as soon as possible. Your reference number is 10210568.

If you have any further queries please contact Customer Service on 8375
6600.

Kind Regards,
[name removed]
Administration Officer
Civil Services

From: Road Repair Australia
Sent: Tuesday, 4 May 2010 22:38
To: council <council@marion.sa.gov.au>
Subject: Multiple hazards - Railway Tce Ascot Park

Hello

The section of Railway Tce, from Daws road, heading North East has numerous
hazards.

The islands are not painted and dangerous at night time

There are multiple unsealed sections

The service covers (unable to identify) are very sunken and will cause a
cyclist to change direction with the risk of impact from a passing vehicle.

Regards

Administrator
www.roadrepair.wikispaces.com

Bike Lane squeeze, Sturt Rd, Corner Marion Rd

2010-05-04T05:54:00.001-07:00

This has it all...
- Narrow lane (can not fit picture of bike in it)
- Service cover
- Rough bitumen
- Ends when you need it the most (squeeze point)

Sturt Rd, Corner Marion Road

Hazard - 24 Brooker Tce Richmond

2010-04-29T17:09:00.000-07:00

To West Torrens Council

The dip is in front of 24 Brooker Tce Richmond.

Avoiding this will cause collision with passing vehicle not expecting the cyclist to move onto the roadway.

Impact at night time is likely, causing a fall or change of direction (with risk of collision with passing vehicle).
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Regards

Administrator
www.roadrepair.wikispaces.com

Repeated Hazard - 60mm deep Edge of bike path Old Glenelg Tram line

2010-04-29T16:54:00.001-07:00

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

Previously reported 21 January 2010 (http://roadrepair.blogspot.com/2010/01/hazard-old-glenelg-tranline-shared-path.html) no action has been taken to remove this hazard.

The 60mm deep edge of the path will "trip" a cyclist. This is also a hazard to pedestrians.
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Regards

Administrator
www.roadrepair.wikispaces.com

Fwd: 23rd report Storm w cover. Cnr Jetty Brigh Glenelg

2010-04-29T16:45:00.001-07:00

---------- Forwarded message ----------
Date: 27 April 2010 05:12
Subject: 23rd report Storm w cover. Cnr Jetty Brigh Glenelg
To: mail@holdfast.sa.gov.au

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Regards

Administrator
www.roadrepair.wikispaces.com

Fwd: 3rd repeat. Hazard bike path - Novar Gardens

2010-04-29T16:42:00.001-07:00

First reported 15 April
http://roadrepair.blogspot.com/2010/04/fwd-hazard-shared-path-saratoga-drv.html

Second email sent 27 April (below)

---------- Forwarded message ----------
Date: 27 April 2010 18:03
Subject: 3rd repeat. Hazard bike path
To: csu@wtcc.sa.gov.au

Corner Saratoga and Morphette Roads. Novar Gardens

Regards

Administrator
www.roadrepair.wikispaces.com

	from	Web Site Enquiries <csu@wtcc.sa.gov.au>

date		27 April 2010 09:34
subject		Auto response: Please do not reply to this email.
mailed-by		wtcc.sa.gov.au

Thank you for submitting an email to the City of West Torrens Customer
Service Unit.

Your request will be forwarded to the relevant responsible officer who
will respond to your request within 10 working days.

However, if you need to speak to someone urgently or if you have not
received a response within that period, please contact the Customer
Service Unit on 8416 6333 within normal business hours.

Customer Service Unit
City of West Torrens

Phone: 8416 6333
Fax: 8443 5709
Email: csu@wtcc.sa.gov.au

Fwd: Hazard - Flinders Drive - Potholes

2010-04-24T01:15:00.001-07:00

Hello

Please find attached hazard for your attention
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: @marion.sa.gov.au>
Date: 21 April 2010 07:41
Subject: Re: Hazard - Flinders Drive - Potholes

Thank you for your email below. Flinders Drive is not within the City of
Marion Council area and therefore we have forwarded the information onto
Mitcham Council.

Please contact Mitcham Council for any further queries.

Kind regards
<name removed>

From: Road Repair Australia <
Sent: Tuesday, 20 April 2010 14:09
To: council <council@marion.sa.gov.au>
Subject: Re: Hazard - Flinders Drive - Potholes

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

The attached photo shows the location of the pothole and how it is a hazard
for a cyclist.

The hole is on the Western side of road (heading downhill), however there
is also a similar hole on the Eastern side. Both are 100mtrs from South
Road between the emergency turnoff and patient bus stop drop off area.

If council is not the road authority for this road please forward this
information as appropriate to ensure the hazard is removed.

Please also advise me if this road is under the care and control of another
agency.

Thanks

Administrator
www.roadrepair.wikispaces.com

Hazard - Sand on edge of road - Brooker and Grove

2010-04-19T08:29:00.000-07:00

Corner of Marker Ave and Grove, also corner of Brooker and Bickford St.

See map attached.

Other sections of Grove and Brooker need attention. Irregular surface, sand on road, glass, and faulty surfaces in bike lane or in path of cyclist where there is no bike lane.

Too dark to identify. Please inspect with a cyclist in mind.

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Administrator
www.roadrepair.wikispaces.com

Fwd: REPEATED: Hazard. Seymour Gve Brighton

2010-04-19T08:12:00.001-07:00

-------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Road Repair Australia
Date: 20 April 2010 00:35
Subject: REPEATED: Hazard. Seymour Gve Brighton
To: mail@holdfast.sa.gov.au

To Holdfast City Council

One month, no action

Additional photo attached. Taken 19 April 2010

---------- Forwarded message ----------
Date: 15 March 2010 02:05
Subject: Hazard. Seymour Gve Brighton
To: mail@holdfast.sa.gov.au

Photo attached. Opposite no 1.

Fwd: Repeat notice of hazard - Tree overhang Railway Tce Warradale

2010-04-18T06:32:00.001-07:00

---------- Forwarded message ----------
Date: 19 April 2010 02:04
Subject: Repeat notice of hazard
To: council@marion.sa.gov.au

Railway Tce. Trees hang onto road. Forces cyclists into centre of road. Photo taken Cnr straun ave.

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Response from Marion Council

Thank you for raising your concern with Council in regards to the
overhanging vegetation along Addison Road.

As per previous email dated 1 April 2010 a Customer Service Request has
been raised and placed on a maintenance schedule to be carried out as soon
as possible. Your reference number is 10208105. We anticipate that the
works will be completed by 24 May 2010.

If you have any further queries please contact Customer Service on 8375
6600.

Chloe McDonald
Administration Officer
Open Space Services
(08) 7420 6443

Anzac Highway hazards

2010-04-15T18:56:00.001-07:00

WIth the focus on the recent fatality, maybe it is a good time to review the safety of Anzac Highway

See the list of reports here:
http://roadrepair.blogspot.com/search/label/Location%20-%20Anzac%20Hwy

And reports with issues:
http://rideoutloud.blogspot.com/search/label/Location%20-%20Anzac%20Hwy

The video in the link below shows the same scenario AT THE SAME INTERSECTION as the recent fatality.
http://rideoutloud.blogspot.com/2009/05/intersection-hazard-no-cycle-lane.html

If anyone would like to contribute to this list, please email details to roadrepair@gmail.com

I will post them on this blog.

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Administrator
www.roadrepair.wikispaces.com

Fwd: Hazard. Shared path. Saratoga Drv Camden Park

2010-04-15T18:52:00.001-07:00

---------- Forwarded message ----------
Date: 12 April 2010 17:49
Subject: Hazard. Shared path. Saratoga Drv
To: csu@wtcc.sa.gov.au

50 mm deep rut Across path. Been there over 2 weeks. Corner of Saratoga and Morphette. Next to school.

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Administrator
www.roadrepair.wikispaces.com

Grove Ave Marleston - Hidden Service cover

2010-04-15T18:39:00.001-07:00

80 Grove Ave, Marleston

This cover is sunken by 30mm and is inside the bike lane.

In the shadows a cyclist can not see the sunken cover.

In addition to damage from impact. a cyclist hitting, or avoiding impact may move onto the roadway an risk impact with a passing vehicle.

Contacted United Water and established it is NOT on their maps as a service inspection point.

Attempted to contact Gas (number disconnected). Rang back United Water to collect correct number.

Contacted Origin on 1800 808 526 "crew to look at it today.

Railway Tce Sth - Video footage

2010-04-15T18:16:00.001-07:00

This hazard that was reported a year ago has now caused damage to a cyclist's equipment. See report here...
http://www.adelaidecyclists.com/forum/topics/new-wheels-pot-holes-and-space

No doubt council will say "not liable in tort" or "we have an exemption from liability under section blah blah blah".

Here's a response you can run by a lawyer...
The hazard was reported 12 months ago, and the inaction by council to remove the hazard is FACTUAL CAUSATION of the damage occured.

There is NO EXEMPTION to this.

(NOTE: These comments are not made by, or been discussed with the cyclist who's bike was damaged. These comments are driven by the damage i have incurred over the years from bad roads, and the escape clause that road authoritys (and councils) use, pretending they did not know about a hazard and hence "Not liable in tort".)

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Road Repair Australia
Date: 20 May 2009 15:12
Subject: Hazard. Railway Tce Sth - Video footage
To: pobox1@unley.sa.gov.au

Hello (pobox1@unley.sa.gov.au)

The section of Railway Tce South from Goodwood Rd to Devo Tce South is very poor and a hazard to cyclists. There are many rough patches, and a cyclist that stikes the rough patch, or avoids the rough patch, is at risk of collision with a passing vehicle..

Here is a link to a video of that section.

http://roadrepair.blogspot.com/2009/05/railway-tce-south-goodwood.html

Please contact me in regards to the action you will take to remove the hazard to cyclists.

Regards

Administrator
www.roadrepair.wikispaces.com

---------- Forwarded message ----------
Date: 2009/5/16
Subject: Hazard. Railway Tce Sth
To: pobox1@unley.sa.gov.au

Corner Railway tce Sth and Devo St Sth

Regards

Administrator
www.roadrepair.wikispaces.com

Fwd: Stromwater cover agaim

2010-04-02T19:23:00.001-07:00

This is report # 21 or so for this cover!

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

---------- Forwarded message ----------
Date: 18 March 2010 14:32
Subject: Stromwater cover agaim
To: mail@holdfast.sa.gov.au

Cnr jetty and brighton rd. Glenelg

Regards

Administrator
www.roadrepair.wikispaces.com

Fwd: Hazard. Addison rd Hove

2010-04-02T19:16:00.001-07:00

Date: 31 March 2010 17:09

To: council@marion.sa.gov.au

The Trees hang out to the road and forces a cyclist to ride 2 metres from the kerb. Photo attached.

Regards

Administrator
www.roadrepair.wikispaces.com

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