I would like to know why the developer of the new Thornton housing estates has not been made to upgrade the intersection of Raymond Terrace Road and Government Road. Why has the council not taken care of this?
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This intersection will cause a serious accident perhaps resulting in a fatality if it is not fixed.
I travel this road four times a day and I have seen some near misses.
Combined with the ever growing population and people’s impatience, this will become worse as the homes there are not even occupied yet.
Come on Maitland City Council ... fix the problem before we lose a child, mother, sister, brother, father or friend.
Tanya Ryan, Millers Forest
BEAUTY IN SHEDS
My husband and I recently purchased a cottage in Morpeth dating back to 1860-1870.
I have visited Morpeth throughout my years of living in the Hunter region (nearly 30 years) and was drawn to buying there because of the history of the former thriving river port that played a big part in the development of the Hunter Valley.
We have driven around the town many times, love going on walks and have definitely noticed the old sheds dotted around town. Can I just say that once you demolish these they are gone forever ... you lose a piece of history.
Yes, I believe that if a building (a home or shed) is dangerous to the public then owners should be required to maintain this so that we keep the heritage of Morpeth intact.
People who have lived and purchased in Morpeth would know that you are buying/living in a heritage conservation area, so I believe this includes the old sheds etc.
I understand that "old sheds" may have no significance to some people but I firmly believe they too tell the story of what makes Morpeth unique. My husband and I are in the process of subdividing our back block in Morpeth which faces one of these old "agricultural sheds" – I have come to love its character and historical significance. My thoughts are if we keep removing these sheds then we are diminishing the true character of Morpeth.
Narelle Marsden
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