Rarely would a pedestrian crossing make news but for one Queensland community, it will change their lives.
The Spinal Injuries Association welcomes the completion of work and the opening of the first ever pedestrian crossing in the township of Home Hill where Highway 1 passes through the main street.
The majority of Home Hill residents, which includes members of the Association, live on the east side of the town. They naturally wanted to access the buildings and services on the west side of the main street, many of which are ‘exclusive’ because they are not available on the east side of the street.
Property owners and business tenants in Home Hill on the west side of the main street pay similar outlays as those on the east side. However, given the bulk of the residents live on the east side, the lack of a safe, convenient pedestrian crossing meant property owners and tenants were denied equal opportunity to markets, sales and profits.
As a result of advocacy by residents and Association members, Helen Basse and Scott Stidston, the Department of Transport and Main Roads has lived up to its slogan of ‘Connecting Queensland’ with the design and construction of a controlled pedestrian crossing that meets the needs of all of the community.
Association Board member Scott Stidston jointly activated and opened the crossing today with Minister for Main Roads, the Hon. Craig Wallace MP.
“This initiative will maximise the social and economic performance of the region,” said Mr Stidston.
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