Re ‘‘Trolleys rubbish the shire’’ (Leader, March 16).
It really disturbs me to see so many discarded shopping trolleys around Gymea and Miranda, particularly all the way up Karimbla road.
Now, this hasn’t always been the case, but as a shire resident for some years now I have noticed a significant increase in trolleys left outside homes and apartments in recent months.
Is it because of the recent growth of Westfield and irresponsible retailers without a trolley control program? Or is it simply because we no longer must pop a dollar in to release and return our trolleys?
Whatever the reason, those people who are discarding their trolleys are showing an absolute disrespect for our local areas and it’s residents. I’m fed up of moving and returning trolleys.
Unless you are disabled or elderly leave the trolley at the shopping centre and if you absolutely must take it with you please call 1800 641 497 to get it collected.
I hope Sutherland Shire Council and our local retailers can work together to keep our area trolley free into the future.
Alison Dews, Gymea
Pedestrian fears at school
Well, it has happened again! This morning as I wheeled my 10-week-old grand-daughter across the pedestrian crossing on The Boulevarde at Gymea North Primary School a car came tearing through the red light.
It was only my quick reaction that prevented a tragedy. The young P plate driver did not have the courtesy to stop and ask how I was.
This is not the first time I have witnessed such an incident and numerous other such incidents have been reported at this particular crossing. The appropriate authorities have been contacted about this crossing to make them aware of this very dangerous situation. To date there has been little action taken.
I sincerely hope that the next time this situation is being spoken of that it will not be a tragic incident.
Christine Noonan
Seniors reject Opal Card
I am the holder of an Opal Seniors Gold Card and challenge anybody to travel across Sydney for $2.50 as was the case with the paper tickets.
Taking the bus to the station and then two trains and returning I have found the Opal Card does not cover the journey.
Like the author of the letter ‘‘Pressure on elderly’’ (Your View, January 27) I agree that many older people will be forced to get back on the road behind the wheel of a car.
Bring back the real $2.50 fare so that we don’t have to drive our cars.
J Lovelock, Picnic Point
