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To: Wexford County Council Roads Department
Petition to Wexford County Council Roads Department for Urgent Road Repair and Resurfacing
We, the undersigned residents of
Kilmichael Upper/Ballygullen/Ballygarret/Ballyowen/Ballinacoola, and daily users of this road, are writing to formally petition Wexford County Council to take immediate action in repairing and resurfacing our road. The current state of L5060 has significantly deteriorated, causing numerous issues that negatively impact our community's safety, well-being, and daily lives.
Why is this important?
Concerns and Issues:
1. Hazardous Road Conditions: The road surface is riddled with potholes, cracks, and uneven patches, posing serious risks to motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians.
2. Damage to Vehicles: Many residents have experienced vehicle damage due to the poor condition of the road, leading to costly repairs.
3. Pedestrian Safety: The deteriorating road surface increases the risk of trips and falls.
4. Emergency Response Delays: Emergency service vehicles, such as ambulances and fire engines, may be delayed due to the poor road conditions, which could have life-threatening consequences.
5. Drainage and Flooding Issues: Poor road maintenance has led to inadequate drainage, causing localised flooding during heavy rainfall.
6. Questionable Allocation of Funding: It has come to our attention that an engineer may have assessed our road but funding was instead allocated to another road in significantly better condition. This raises concerns about the fairness and transparency of the decision-making process regarding road repairs.
Requested Actions:
We urge Wexford County Council to:
- Conduct an urgent inspection of L5060.
- Allocate necessary funds for full resurfacing rather than temporary patching.
- Provide a clear timeline for repairs and resurfacing.
- Improve long-term maintenance to prevent further deterioration.
- Review the decision-making process to ensure funding is allocated based on actual need and road condition assessments.
Community Support:
The residents of of Kilmichael Upper/Ballygullen/Ballygarret/Ballyowen/Ballinacoola strongly support this petition, as evidenced by the signatures below. We request that this matter be prioritised and addressed as soon as possible.
We kindly ask for a response from the council outlining the planned course of action within 30 days.
Thank you for your attention to this urgent matter.
The residents of of Kilmichael Upper/Ballygullen/Ballygarret/Ballyowen/Ballinacoola strongly support this petition, as evidenced by the signatures below. We request that this matter be prioritised and addressed as soon as possible.
We kindly ask for a response from the council outlining the planned course of action within 30 days.
Thank you for your attention to this urgent matter.