The set of stairs halfway along Marine Pde at Bower Lane will be replaced with a more sturdy marine grade set. There will be no change to the design but hopefully with better quality marine grade they will withstand the regular use, tides and east coast lows.

This fig tree next to the stone steps at the rear of Shelly has for some time needed some attention. It is never a good sign to see the Council barriers fallen over and out of place. Council has stated that some of the branches need to be pinned and strapped back. But there is no mention of the underscoring of the roots during a heavy rain event adjacent to the road.

On the other side of the roadway the small park area also needs some TLC. A goat track has formed in front of the unreadable sign and the trees have in some instances fallen over and spread their branches into the park making it smaller and smaller so that it can’t be enjoyed by the community.

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