Parts of Collingwood Road, especially near the Tarradarrapin Wetlands, are very dangerous as there is little or no footpath, poor lighting & open stormwater drains on the wetland side of the road.

This road carries a lot of traffic & given the state of the footpath, pedestrians are forced to walk dangerously close to the edge of the road. Urgent attention by council is required.

She was wondering how he was.

It is good to know he is alive in hospital.

All our thoughts go out to him and his family.

Anyhow as long as he is ok, that is what counts.

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Would it be possible for Alluranora or Paul G to let me know more details of how this accident occurred?

I would like to try to ensure better safety is provided in this area.

Unfortunately an impression has been given that council has not installed footpaths.

Footpaths exist along both sides of Collingwood Road where there are houses, and all along the northern side (protected by a fence from the road over the wetland area) right up to and past Mary MacKillop School.

These have been in existence for many years.

Maybe the evidence will bring a different conclusion than what is being jumped to here by those who have little or no knowledge of the incident.

Let's just wait!!!!

I would like to offer you and your family my sincerest condolences.

Thinking of you all, Dianne.