I wish to draw your attention to the condition of the roadway surface in the cul-de-sac in Swift Street, situated between the Wellington Railway Station and Arthur Street. 

Over the past several weeks, I have had occasion to visit the Swift Street Clinic and on most occasions I have had to park my vehicle in Swift Street, and as you are probably aware there is a relatively high demand for parking in that particular area because of visitations to the clinic, the Wellington hotel and other establishments in that area. 

I have experienced that negotiating the walk on the road surface from my car to the clinic is somewhat of an ordeal especially since I have severe arthritis in both knees and walking is quite an effort even under the best of circumstances. 

I know from experience that there are other patients visiting the clinic who experience the same difficulty and have voiced their opinion about the condition of the road surface in that area. 

Quite honestly and needless to say it's just a matter of time before someone trips and falls and injures themselves quite seriously because of the condition of the road surface. 

I again visited that clinic on May 22 with my daughter and we took particular note of the condition of the road surface in that location. 

It is quite amazing that it's so uneven, with potholes some several inches deep, mounds of bitumen around the base of trees and other locations that you actually have to step up and over to negotiate when walking. 

The kerb and gutter on the south side of Swift Street near the clinic, which appears to be quite ancient, is so high that it is extremely difficult for any ageing person to step up to the pavement or down onto the road. 

To compare Swift Street in that particular location with other walking conditions it's actually like bushwalking it is so uneven and in its present condition it is highly-dangerous to pedestrians and also to vehicular traffic that uses that cul-de-sac, and, as you are most likely aware it is frequently used by cars and buses who visit the railway station on a daily basis. 

It is with respect that I urge you to seriously consider work to be carried out to that the road surface in Swift Street at your earliest convenience. 

Will Jones

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