Petschels Lane: An accident waiting to happen

RESIDENTS of Petschels Lane are concerned about its crumbling sides resulting from the October 2022 floods that have caused a 30-centimetre drop-off on the road now used as part of the Heavy Vehicle Detour. Taking a stand to try and get their road fixed are residents (from left) Jenni Mitchell, Mervyn Hannan, Angela Lea, Neville Groves, and Denis and Dianne Watt. Photo: GLENN GUY.

By Samantha McCombe

March 17, 2023 | 4:00 PM

CRUMBLING sides, soft edges and speeding are just a few concerns raised by Petschels Lane residents about the state and use of their road.

Each with a story in hand, six neighbours gathered on Petchels Lane earlier this week to discuss the state of the road in an effort to spark change before tragedy strikes.