Jennifer Pittorino
Members of the community have submitted a joint letter to Hobsons Bay council requesting Ryan Lane in Altona be sealed.
During council’s August 8 meeting, councillors unanimously agreed to report back on this issue at a future council meeting.
The letter asked that council seal the full length of Ryan Lane, Altona, by the end of 2024.
It also asked for council to address the drainage issues, to install appropriate levels of street lighting, address safety concerns and consult with residents about a timeline for these works.
Councillor Daria Kellander read the letter which said Ryan Lane is the only access point for a number of residential homes.
The letter reads, “These residents have no other way to get in and out of their premises, the road is in a very poor state.”
The letter highlights that the road surface is only half sealed and is dangerous for pedestrians.
“The sealed surface is mostly broken and uneven which is a trip hazard and allows for the accumulation of debris that is believed to have paused tire punctures.
“When it rains whether it’s a small or large downpour, this laneway floods.
“In both the sealed and non sealed areas rendering the area inaccessible with the entire sealed entrance retaining water and the unsealed area becoming a muddy pit.”
The letter said vehicles cannot comfortably drive along the road without the risk of damage to their vehicles, and residents cannot comfortably or safely walk in and out of the premises when flooded.
“Council has advised that this laneway was deemed a high priority to be completed in 2022-23.
“Yet the latest correspondence comparing 2023 advises that construction is budgeted for 2026-27.”
