Petition to resolve connectivity issue due to Hambledon Road Upgrade (Wheeo St – Hambledon Rd – Govetts St ).

 

Problem statement

The recent upgrade of Hambledon Road create major issue in day to day commute for more than 1000 people living in Half Moon Estate, Dhaka circuit and people from The Ponds living in the vicinity of Govett Street. At places Left turn only changes were introduced on 16th Dec 2019.

We, the undersigned, call upon Blacktown City Council and road planning authorities to reconsider its action related to changes in Hambledon Road, which has affected the connectivity of Residents with Train Stations, Schools, Parks, Shopping Centres, Medical centres, Leisure centres and Emergency services.

How we are impacted?

1.       We are unable to use Hambledon road efficiently.

2.       Earlier the commute to school from Wheeo Street took 2-3 min, now it will take 14-15 min.

3.       Emergency services connectivity affected significantly.

4.       Use of alternate roads like Riverbank Drive, Ridgeline Dr, and Greenview parade creates additional congestion during peak school time causing potential hazard to school children’s, commuters and residents.

5.       Our everyday commute to all amenities including shopping centers, medical centers increased.

6.       We do not have any park in the vicinity and the commute to Park and leisure centers is impacted.

7.       No consultation of residents by planning and council authorities.

 

 

Recommendation:

• Proposing to have a Traffic light at Wheeo Street – Hambledon Road - Govett Street intersection – as depicted in image below
• Give a Go In from right and Go out to right using mid lane at Wheo st , similar to what has been given in Hambledon st  at other junctions

We request our community and local authorities to come together and resolve the issue.