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18 THE WEEKLY TIMES Wednesday 25 July, 2018 Council removes sign in response to TWT report A controversial STOP sign on the corner of Buffalo and Monash Roads in Gladesville has been removed in response to residents action. The sign was recently erected on Monash Road and cars have been booked for failing to stop there. The Weekly Times reported on the issue (Page 5, July 4) where angry residents blamed the sign for a spat of minor accidents and motorists confusion when attempting to turn right from Buffalo Road into Monash Road. Councillor Roy Maggio had also raised the issue with council staff on behalf on residents. The City of Ryde this week issued a statement on the sign’s removal. “The City of Ryde is currently undertaking work at the corner of Monash and Buffalo Roads in Gladesville,” the statement said. “The traffic islands have been removed and the two STOP signs and associated traffic lines have also been removed.” Residents welcomed the removal but say more needs to be done to reduce the amount of traffic on Monash and Buffalo Roads, which they say are being used as a “rat run” for cars seeking to avoid congestion on Victoria Road. Wednesday 4 July, 2018 THE WEEKLY TIMES 5 Gladesville residents force removal of ‘diabolical’ stop sign GLADESVILLE residents backed by The Weekly Times and City of Ryde Clr Roy Maggio have been able to get the council to remove a controversial STOP sign at the intersection of Monash and Buffalo Roads. Councillor Maggio received confirmation on Thursday the sign would be removed, two days after he raised the issue as an Urgency motion during the last council meeting. The action responds to reports to The Weekly Times of car crashes - related to the stop sign – from local residents who said it had been “dangerously” placed by council workers on busy Monash Road to give preferential right of way to traffic from the less used, adjoining Buffalo Road. Resident Phil Lown (pictured, right) lives alongside the intersection and told The Weekly Times that a majority of motorists driving north along Monash Road fail to stop at the stop sign. “They are either disregarding the stop sign or they simply cannot see it as the two stop signs there are set about a metre higher than the Roads and Maritime Services and Australian standards,” Mr Lown said. A study undertaken by this newspaper on Thursday afternoon confirmed that 51 out of one hundred peak hour cars completely ignored the stop sign, 39 slowed but did not stop and only ten fully stopped as directed. “At night, when the stop sign is less visible, even fewer cars stop and they completely ignore the speed limit, ” one resident said Some residents said the main danger came from the confusion of Buffalo Road motorists - turning right into Monash Road - who are cannot see the Monash Road stop sign which gives them preferential right of way. “They naturally assume they should give way to cars on their right, approaching from a much busier road,” one resident said. “We’ve seen many cars almost collide because no one is sure who has the right of way.” To make a dangerous situation worse, Mr Lown said some buses are leaking oil at the intersection which causes cars who break suddenly at the intersection to skid. “You can actually see skid marks at the intersection and trees which have lost their branches as cars and buses veer into the curb.” It is the dangerous situation on the curbside that concerns local mum Lena Candy, pictured. “I fear crossing this intersection with my child and we should never, ever have been put in this situation,” at all, but we should learn from this and get the problem fixed before there is a fatality,” he said. Councillor Maggio agreed and welcomed the decision to remove the sign but wants further action taken after consultation with residents. “What we need immediately are speed humps a few hundred yards from the intersection on Monash Road, which will at least slow the traffic,” he said. “We also need to talk with those residents who tell as these streets have become a rat run for cars avoiding Victoria Road.” Mr Lown agreed. ”If council will not agree to the re-instatement of the old system then we need to have reduced speed limits,” he said. “The faster the traffic goes, the more horrendous the accidents will be.” He would also like to see the police and bus drivers consulted alongside residents. ”We have not even touched on the property value diminution now being felt by several residents,” he said. The Weekly Times report on residents’ demands to remove the controversial STOP sign on the corner of she said. Monash Road and “What Buffalo makes it Road worse GLADESVILLE in Gladesville. residents TWT on-the-spot PHOTO is that residents were not even consulted when the stop sign was put in.” Although Mr Lown described the situation as “diabolical” he stopped short of blaming the council are pictured in front of the ‘diabolical’ stop sign on Monash Road, which was removed after an urgency motion was put by Clr Roy Maggio, pictured for it. second from right. TWT “I’m not blaming anyone on-the-spot PHOTO Councillor Moujalli said it is hypocritical Ryde mayor accused One of click and your Mayor Laxale said for residential is just he “rejected outright” Save the not clear. of the Mayor to campaign against overdeclusion of these sites community if they the claim that the in- Argyle Centre “Let us ask the velopment in the City in the Four Year Plan Heritage minded want high rise resi- development hypocrisy vehicle of Ryde, but include is sealed their protected fate and Liberal Clr Trenton Brown said that sure they will reject dential here and I’m the two Top Ryde stressed that any sites in the plan. development would while the council’s it.” “The Mayor comes have to have community consultation and residential apart- Independent Clr CITY of Ryde Mayor Jerome Laxale has been accused of being a zoning allowed for out against property hypocrite in his campaign against local over development. developers yet he community support. ments on the sites, Roy Maggio has The accusation be developed for high have the potential wants to be a property developer himself,” litical game being should remain as for something to be “There is some po- the Argyle Centre long campaigned against the Mayor – rise residential apartments under the City Ryde’s Argyle Cen- Clr Moujalli said. played here,” he said. a community arts done about the va- developments at Top who is also the Labor candidate for Ryde – of Ryde’s Four Year tre (33-35 Blaxland Councillor Sarkis Yedelian OAM this amendment (to “You, the Mayor, building and sup- “I cannot support venue. cant Argyle Centre was made by Liberal Plan. Road) and the Battery World site (741- agreed. exclude the sites say there will be no ports the inclusion councillors during RYDE Police last Tuesday night’s The Liberal councillors supported a moved from the Four everyone’s else’s decause I know these ments on the Civic Four Year Plan. 747 Victoria Road) re- “We Area are freezing Command from the plan) be- has warned motorists residential apart- of this site in the council meeting in a not to leave valuable debate about two Top motion by Liberal Year Plan, which has velopments and items we sites are in intricately their cars and to Centre site and yet “There keep are car eight Ryde sites that could Clr Chris Moujalli to the Mayor’s support. should not set a bad linked with the future you want high rise councillors here doors locked. example ourselves,” of the Civic Centre development on the working for our he said. and we need to look Battery World Site,” community and four “We also say we are at these sites together, time. not separate “I strongly unlocked put the who while are not,” they he he said. Liberal councillors The warning against in-overdevelopcludes cars parked the state govern- “This “We is also not need only to Centre, ment and we blame them. view that the Argyle said. riod of are especially, taking “It the is our car, right as to ment, so let us not have workshops prior to any should remain zoned move on with this, in driveways, open support overdevelopment ourselves.” consultation.” we are embracing it important during community the thieves can for the arts and why for the use benefit it of to our community.” carports and those parked beside footpaths. It follows a recent spate of offences, Just move on! Councillor Roy Maggio says he wants to see something done about the Argyle Centre in Top Ryde, which has remained vacant and derelict for more than a decade. TWT on-the-spot PHOTO ONE CLICK and the car is locked! Senior Constable Julie Lewis said this one simple action can help protect your car from thieves. TWT on-the-spot PHOTO. Ultimate Senior care for you, your wishes and your family. Senior Constable important to ensure Julie Lewis told The all car windows are Weekly Times. fully closed as well “Items stolen from as sun roofs. cars include GPS, “We strongly advise mobile phones, that people should handbags, wallets, not leave their shopping cash, sunglasses, inside 9874 4714 or leave Eastwood laptops and letters whiteladyfunerals.com.au a remote control device for the garage in that can be used for indentification. the vehicle. “People should “People should take these items with them, even if it is only for a short pe- hours of darkness but also during the day.” Constable Lewis stressed it is not leave their car parked outside or in an open garage gain access. “If your car is equipped with a car alarm, ensure it is working correctly and activated. “Thieves sometimes gain entry by smashing a window, so it is also a good idea to park in a busy street whenever possible.” Anyone who notices suspicious activity around parked cars should report it to Eastwood Police Station on 9858 9299. 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Wednesday 25 July, 2018 THE WEEKLY TIMES 19 Homemakers Meet Rosalie at John Coote Carpets ROSALIE KARIM, Sales Manager, John Coote Carpets Dear TWT readers. We appreciate the opportunity to profile our business, John Coote Carpets, to the community. We must be one of the longest running businesses in Eastwood, if not the longest, having been operating at 2A Ball Avenue Eastwood for over forty years. Our family took over the business from the original John Coote (and no, not the priest or footballer) 18 years ago. We were already running a successful carpet business in Auburn, and the opportunity to return to the suburb where I grew up, went to school, was not to be missed! In recent years we have been joined by our son Faris, who now manages our Eastwood store. Floor coverings have changed over the years, and we have adapted to the change. Whilst there is nothing better than a quality wool carpet and our showroom would have the best range of wool carpets in Sydney, we have seen a growth in demand for quality synthetic carpets that are sometimes easier to clean, and may be more economical. Hard floors are also popular, whether it be engineered timber, laminate or vinyl planks and tiles. The latter we have found to be an excellent product if laid well. We are lucky to have the best installers in the business, so you can be guaranteed a great job. All our layers have also been with us for many years and take great pride in their work. We guarantee our installation, and our products will all carry the manufacturer’s wear warranty. Unlike the chain stores, John Coote Carpets is independent and has no franchising constraints. We buy stock direct from the manufacturers in large quantities, thereby being able to offer sizable discounts to our customers. We buy in bulk all kinds of carpets – wool, nylon, polyester and polypropylene. There will always be a bargain to be had. And no job is too small. I recognise that for many, business is price driven and service secondary. That said, we will never stop offering quality service to our customers. Understanding what a customer wants and needs and providing them with the information to make an informed decision is so important – after all carpet, timber or vinyl flooring is a major expense. We don’t just want your business, we want your children’s, and your grandchildren’s! We looking forward to seeing you at John Coote Carpets, 2A Ball Ave Eastwood. Sincerely, ROSALIE KARIM, Sales Manager, John Coote Carpets. Phone me on 9858 2222. Organised Interiors Stylish Exteriors QUALITY BUILT-IN WARDROBES SUCCESS THROUGH INNOVATION Stockists of quality carpets, timbers, laminates, rugs and vinyls. All major brands @ best prices in Sydney. Over 30 years experience. Investment property & home resale bargains always available. Experienced installers, all work guaranteed. Call us NOW for a price estimate or to arrange an on site quotation. sales@johncootecarpets.com.au johncootecarpets www.johncootecarpets.com.au (NEXT TO TRADELINK) • Hinged Or Sliding Doors • Mirror, Timber, Painted Or Lacquer Finish • Wide Range To Choose From • Guaranteed Quality LEICHHARDT SHOWROOM OPEN 7 DAYS CALL US NOW FOR A FREE QUOTE LEICHHARDT 9518 0180 479 Parramatta Road CHATSWOOD 9415 2133 Shop1 71-73 Archer Street KINGS PARK 9622 9777 5 Turbo Road OPEN 7 DAYS DUAL TRACKS -SAFE GLIDE- ANTI-JUMP SYSTEM SAFER CLEANER QUIETER www.academicwardrobes.com ACN: 002 815 426 ABN: 73 259 273 933 GOLD LIC. NUMBER: R89001 GIFT CARD * UP $ 300 TO with selected purchases LIMITED STOCK! SINGLE ELECTRIC BLANKET 642323 SAVE $12 $45 $ 100 GIFT CARD * $ 50 GIFT CARD * 75" ULTRA HD SMART LED LCD TV 724202 $2488 6L SLOW COOKER 249449 $49 8KG TOP LOAD WASHER 677324 $669 HOLMANS BETTA HOME LIVING EASTWOOD Shop 13B, Eastwood Shopping Centre, 152-160 Rowe St, Eastwood | Ph: (02) 9858 2309 | www.betta.com.au | holmans@my.betta.com.au
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