HOPING to see some major roadwork take place at the infamous ‘Big Dipper’ section of Coleraine-Edenhope Road is Gus McCure, 10, of Coojar who wrote a letter about the road to Lowan MP, Emma Kealy, that reads as follows:

My name is Gus McCure and I go to Balmoral Community College. I’m 10 years old and I’m here to write you a letter about the Coleraine-Edenhope Road.

The hill going down into Coleraine is very bumpy and dangerous. I have heard lots of people complaining about it, including my parents. People that go way too fast could easily have a crash and that could lead to a massive disaster. People could die or get very badly injured. But if the road was fixed it would probably not happen.

I see you have put a sign up that says beware of bumps and filled in a hole or two but when Mum or Dad takes me to Coleraine or Hamilton, I still see the bumps in the road, and they are ridiculously big! The bumps could make cargo or something you have in your Ute/car fall out. Once my dad was driving down the hill and he was going normal speed and the anti-skid light came on because the road was so bumpy. I find it scary when we go down the hill because I hate the bumps.

I don’t care if the project takes a year as long as it is done properly. Maybe put a lane … especially for trucks or a passing lane. I would like to see road workers start in the next year or so if you can approve it. I think if it does go ahead the whole community will be very happy now and for years to come.

Look forward to your reply.

Yours sincerely,

Gus McCure.