Maryanne Stuart MP has launched a petition calling for Sutherland Shire Council to complete works to improve safety at the dangerous intersection of Old Princes Highway and Caldarra Avenue in Engadine.

The Member for Heathcote, who met with a large crowd of concerned residents and business-owners regarding the intersection yesterday, said that the community, businesses and residents needed urgent safety improvements to be completed at the site.

Ms Stuart is petitioning the Council to implement changes, such as:

• Safety bollards or railings
• Adhesive strips to prevent slipping on the footpaths
• Pedestrian crossings

The petition is available at businesses in the area, including:

• Hair FX
• Rebalance
• Impressions Hair Studio
• Picasso Espresso Bar
• Bethany Medical Centre
• Priceline
• MoveWell
• Sydney Costumes
• Engadine Community Services
• McGrath Real Estate

Quotes attributable to Maryanne Stuart MP, Member for Heathcote:

“Residents have been contacting Sutherland Shire Council about this intersection for years but nothing has been done.”

“I have written to the Council regarding the intersection numerous times. It needs urgent action.”

“I was overwhelmed with the attendance of so many at the meeting on site yesterday. For anyone else who would like to add their voice to the growing chorus, please contact my office or sign the petition.”

“Thank you to all the passionate residents and business-owners who have refused to give up on improving safety here.”