Gillian Drive Coomera

Following a survey of residents regarding the possibility of bollards and formal car parking, divisional funding has now been allocated for tree planting along Gillian Drive, Coomera. It’s been disappointing to see the area continually damaged by vehicles parking on the grassy verge.

We are all aware that planting trees provides a multitude of benefits, both long and short term, and I know there’s stronger support for trees than formal parking spaces. Last month 24 semi-mature trees were ordered and once planted, will be maintained until fully mature.

Magpies and butcher birds

It was with great sadness we saw a baby girl die in Brisbane following a magpie swooping. Magpies are protected but I urge you to contact my office if you see a swooping bird so that the bird can be relocated. Phone 5581 6598 or email details to division3@goldcoast.qld.gov.au.

The Department of Environment and Science website also offers information about staying safe and avoiding potential attacks. If the bird is on your own property, you could consider hiring a licenced bird re-locator.

Water runoff Coomera Waters

I’ve been made aware of ongoing concerns with water runoff from Foxwell Road during major downpours which is distributing the excess water to the rear of properties on Sailaway Court and Slipstream Road.

I’ve raised a request to investigate the water runoff seeking advice and recommendations – it may be that stormwater drainage culverts need to be installed to capture and discharge water from roadway into appropriate stormwater channels. The report is due this week. As always, I’ll continue to keep Coomera Waters residents updated.

Speed hump requests

Traffic calming is becoming a more frequent request; however, Council has a long-standing resolution not to install speed humps in residential streets unless part of an overall traffic management scheme.

The treatments are often found to be more problematic for nearby residents than the intrusion from traffic – and in fact, a petition must be presented to Council which confirms all residents are supportive of a treatment being installed (no matter where) at the discretion of the traffic engineers. We’ve found that residents want calming devices – but not outside their own house due to the noise created or because parking is removed and replaced with a calming treatment. Hoons often find the traffic calming devices a greater challenge which can intensify the original issue. There is also a huge cost associated with local calming devices. The cost must be borne by the Divisional budget ($750,000 per annum) and those funds must cover every improvement for parks, roads, vegetation etc. across the entire division for one year. So massive calming projects outside an overall traffic management plan are mostly unachievable.

We do however have a Drive Safe Speed Awareness program where portable “smiley-face’ signage is installed to slow speedsters. These devices can be provided at more locations and there is no impact on residents’ amenity. The results have also shown a significant reduction in speed at the targeted locations.

Do remember that the Queensland Police should be the first point of reference for hooning and speed-related offences as Council has no jurisdiction over behavioural issues. Please visit PoliceLink or call 131-444 and provide details including date, time, vehicle description (if known) and any other applicable information that can help the police. This information helps to ensure the appropriate resourcing is in line with the level of complaint.

Ramp access Edwardson Drive Coomera

A request has been raised with me to install accessible ramps for wheelchairs and prams on Edwardson Drive, Coomera between Antonio Place and Amity Road.

Ramps would clearly help those with wheelchairs and the many parents with prams walking the area. I’m delighted to assist with easier access and have requested an investigation and funding estimate which is now underway.

Footpaths maintenance

Council will normally undertake footpath repairs where needed, mostly with jobs allocated on a priority basis, with safety always the first priority. A person with a disability or mother with pram should be able to get to their local bus stop, local supermarket, doctor, etc. without having to navigate a broken or damaged footpath.

While concrete has a very long-life span, and Council repairs are mainly reactive to unavoidable damage caused by factors such as tree roots and vehicles. I also rely on you to let me know if a path requires maintenance. Call 07 5581 6598 or email division3@goldcoast.qld.gov.au so that I can request repair as soon as possible.

COVID-19 Services and Restrictions

Your health and wellbeing is our first priority. Council is working to ensure the delivery of essential services in the response and recovery to the COVID-19 pandemic.

For a complete list of important resources, updates on essential services and other City service changes please visit our Covid19 Updates page.

My details

Please continue to contact me regarding issues of interest or concern. Whatever the issue please call 07 5581 6598 or email division3@goldcoast.qld.gov.au so that I can action your request. You can also report after-hour matters that might be more urgent to Council on 1300 465 326.

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