Re the article on Kareela’s Flying Fox Colony (Leader, February 24).
It is interesting to note that at Picton a new colony of bats arrived last year that was initially said to be temporary, are still there. The neighbouring properties are having issues and the council is addressing their concerns.
The Kareela report on the bat migration listed the known sites where the bats might go. I did not note anything about new sites. Are we chasing our tail ?
Brian, Engadine
Keeping turnstiles turning
Let me suggest that the proposed upgrades to Jannali station have nothing at all to do with assisting the burdened and handicapped.
The only reason for the upgrade would be to channel the passengers, sorry customers, through turnstiles. Rather than install turnstiles at the four entrances which are level with the existing pathways the proposal is intended to force everyone to an overpass above the platforms which then requires lifts to be installed.
In fact, if the existing four entrances are closed then passengers, sorry again - customers, will have further to walk from where we park and either wait for the lift or descend/climb the steps to reach the turnstiles.
Michael Harrington, Bonnet Bay
pedestrian safety fears
While Transport for NSW is fixing up the noise at the new multi-storey car park, perhaps it could also fix up safety for pedestrians to the north west of Sutherland station.
When the bus interchange and car park were originally proposed, there were plans to improve the safety of the crossing at the northern end of the ramp.
There are no signs of any improvement. The removal of the stairs and the pedestrian crossing has made it very unsafe for people travelling from the north west of the station to the station and to Sutherland centre.
Every day it is clear how unsafe it is for pedestrians, including those using the new car park, and residents trying to cross East Parade at the northern end of the ramp.
Rhonda Daniels, Sutherland
Stations not stadia
I agree with Kay Pittman, Engadine (‘‘Hospital Station Options’’, Your , February 17) that a railway platform is needed next to Sutherland Hospital.
The station doesn’t have to accommodate eight carriages. As with other small stops (eg: Wondabyne-near Woy Woy) a station of one carriage in length would suffice with hospital passengers being advised to be in a certain carriage to alight.
While the government is prepared to spend $1 billion on building new sports stadia a little attention to the needs of the shire residents and beyond would really be appreciated.
If it is that difficult or costly then more energetic public servants, treasury officials or government members need to prioritise projects and infrastructure matters particularly such a simple one as building Sutherland Hospital railway station.
Monsignor Brian Rayner, Gymea
hospital needs an mri
I have just had a short stay in Gunyah Ward at Sutherland Hospital where I experienced excellent care.
My stay was extended as I needed a final assessment which required an MRI machine which Sutherland Hospital does not have.
Patients have to be transported to St.George Hospital and only three a day. This is costly as a nurse has to go with the patients to supervise the trip.
Surely Sutherland Shire Hospital should have an MRI machine and all the equipment necessary for a modern hospital. We need to contact our local MPs to achieve this.
Robert Steege, Caringbah South