Woohoo! We got some political support

Good news on the roundabout

This week we received a written response from our local State Member's office, and it is encouraging. They said the issue is a good point that would make a real difference, and that they will advocate for it with both Hornsby Shire Council and the Minister for Roads.

That matters because it moves this from a community petition to a request that is now being carried to the people who make the funding and design decisions.

This response came after we asked for a formal review of how the intersection is performing and, if the evidence supports it, signalisation. Your signatures and your stories about long waits on Shepherds Drive, near misses and unsafe crossings for students and older residents are what gave that request weight.

What you can do now

Write to Council and ask your councillor to support nominating this intersection for safety funding.
Send a short note to the Minister for Roads and to your local Federal Member. Two lines is enough.
Share the petition with neighbours, school parents and anyone who uses this intersection.
If you are talking to someone who disagrees, there is no need to debate it. Our goal is to build a clear record of community support, and that works best when we stay positive and focused.

This is not a win yet, but it is real progress. Thank you for backing it. Let's keep the momentum going.