Lesley Nicklason
The current situation on north-east Tasmania’s narrow, winding roads is extremely dangerous. The attached photos were taken on the Weldborough Pass, between Pyengana and Weldborough. On the descent into Weldborough there are 7 corners where it is completely impossible for the trucks to stay on their side of the road and many more sections of the road (including Weld Hill Pass) where cars are forced off the bitumen in order to fit past the trucks. As logging has continued into winter on the slopes of the Blue Tier the road sides are now muddy with deep ruts from the truck tyres — exacerbating the danger.
Recently erected signs have partly addressed the problem by warning motorists but it is a fact that up to 20 trucks per day take up the whole road on at least 7 occasions — totalling 140 potential accidents daily … how there hasnt been a tragedy is a miracle! Please consider the impact of situations like this when making your decision whether to support or oppose Gunns’ proposed pulpmill. I believe it is irresponsible for an industry to allow its workers (the truck drivers) to place themselves and the public in this dangerous situation by allowing it to continue.
