The member for Leppington, Nathan Hagarty, has called on Liverpool Council to fix the traffic mess in Hoxton Park caused by a recent decision to close Lismore Street to non-residents.
The ongoing traffic congestion on Lismore Street and surrounding areas of Hoxton Park has been a persistent source of frustration for locals.
Mr Hagarty says the recent decision by Liverpool City Council to close Lismore Street to non-residents, has simply pushed congestion issues to other parts of the suburb.
Conflicting messages from the mayor, council and local police on who can access the street have led to increased confusion and frustration.
Mr Hagarty has voiced his concerns over the lack of effective, long-term solutions to the entrenched local traffic problems and is calling on Liverpool City Council to conduct a comprehensive traffic study that takes into account not only Lismore Street but nearby schools and surrounding residential streets.
He has encouraged all residents that are affected by the traffic chaos to sign the petition to demand immediate action from Liverpool Council to address local traffic congestion effectively and provide lasting solutions for all Hoxton Park residents.
“I acknowledge the constant frustration residents of Lismore Street have had to put up with,’’ says Mr Hagarty.
“However, closing off one street without a comprehensive plan is shortsighted and only shifts the problem elsewhere, it doesn’t solve it.
“Residents of Hoxton Park deserve evidence-based, long-term solutions that address the root causes of the traffic chaos.
“I encourage everyone affected by this chaos to sign the petition. Council needs to act now with a thorough traffic study to help identify practical solutions.”
The petition can be found on Mr Hagarty’s website: www.nathanhagarty.com.au/fixlismorestreet
