A COMMUNITY petition has been launched to fund repairs to Medowie Road and Lemon Tree Passage Road.
The petition was created by Port Stephens Council and calls for urgent action from the state government.
“Medowie Road and Lemon Tree Passage Road are showing the impacts of both increasing traffic and ongoing weather events,” Port Stephens Mayor Leah Anderson said.
“We have sections now heavily damaged, and Council funding can only support temporary pothole patching and surface repairs, not the long-term reconstruction these roads urgently need.”
As the Port Stephens population grows, the roads have seen increasing traffic and wear.
“Council simply doesn’t have the resources to carry out the major upgrades needed,” Councillor Chris Doohan said.
“Medowie Road and Lemon Tree Passage Road are critical links for residents, workers and visitors, yet they’re in a state of disrepair.
“These roads need to be urgently reclassified from regional roads to State roads to ensure they receive the appropriate funding, ongoing maintenance and safety improvements our community deserves.”
The petition requires 20,000 signatures to be debated in the NSW Parliament.
The goal is ambitious, but Councillor Ben Niland believes it’s achievable with the help of the community.
“We’re asking our community to sign the petition and share it with family and friends,” he said.
“The more people get involved, the closer we come to achieving the number needed to make this initiative impactful and beneficial for everyone.”
The petition can be found on the Port Stephens Council website, Council’s Facebook Page, Council libraries and at the Visitor Information Centre or Administration Building.
By Cosette DE LORENZO
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