I drove down Lowe St between Childers Rd and Kahutia St, along the front of the old Winz office, the other day. This small stretch of road has recently been resealed. Apart from leaving a lot of excess loose chip on the road, which should have been swept up, the road painters have painted right over the top without bothering to move the loose chip.
Of course, with vehicles running over the top, a lot of the markings have disappeared — and what’s left is some paint that now looks old. The roading contractors now do this on every resealed road around town and on our state highways.
While driving around, a GDC vehicle was in front of me with a big sign on the back — Road Inspector — and having just received my rates bill, I’ll say no more.
Eddie Tuhaka
