40+ years ago, homes were built that people wanted to live in, 1 car was the norm but the drive could accommodate 3, the road was wide enough for cars to pass comfortably, drainage was maintained, and health professionals were able to see you.

Now, homes are built by greed and back handers that people have no choice but to buy, where at least 2 cars is the norm but only 1.5 spaces are allocated for parking, roads are only wide enough for 1 car as the rest of the space is taken up by parked cars half up on the footways. Flooding is more common place due to restricted drainage channels. Doctors and dentists are available if you’re lucky and after a considerable wait!

Surrounding access infrastructure needs to be included in growth plans, lower speed limits won’t affect flow, only frustration.

Increased capacity of area = increase in people movement, which require support services.

Despite government targets, we are a rural area hence public transport has a long way to go before it replaces the more convenient alternative of using your own vehicle.