PETITION

 

To the Speaker and Members of the Legislative Assembly for the Australian Capital Territory:

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This petition of certain residents of the Australian Capital Territory draws to the attention of the Assembly that:

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• there is no formal footpath directly connecting the western side of Fullagar Cr and the Higgins Shops;

• people frequently walk this route anyway, having created a well-worn ‘desire line’ along the south side of Higgins Oval;

• because it is unsealed, this ‘desire line’ is often boggy and difficult to walk on;

• rehabilitation of the Higgins Oval has dramatically boosted its use, increasing the need for a sealed footpath in the area; and

• ongoing development of The Henry retirement village likewise strengthens the case for a safe, accessible footpath in this location.

 

Your petitioners, therefore, request the Assembly to call upon the ACT Government to prioritise the construction of a formal footpath to replace this ‘desire line’, which is currently just a heavily used dirt track.