extremely concerned about that because it was a asset management issue’ for the ‘key Eastern Region. He claimed that he was flabbergasted and really cross’. ‘absolutely On 27 2002, Mark Moreland, presumably on behalf of Mr Tymukas, requested that skid resistance testing to be conducted between MMP 21 and MMP 22 at Cactus Canyon. His request was directed to Grant Mackey via an email. Mr Mackey claimed in evidence that it was his idea that the road be tested to ensure that the Department had a record of the state of the road before re-paving work was done. Initially, testing was conducted on 5 April 2002 in error, between MMP 22 and MMP 23, rather than the requested location. That testing gave mean results above the intervention level at 0.66. There was however an area at about MMP 22.6 along the outer wheel paths of the eastern lane which gave a reading of only 0.38. The correct area was not tested for another four weeks. Meanwhile, several articles appeared in the local press expressing concern about the road following the collision in March 2002. Letter from Senior Constable Syrus to Minister for Transport SA On 10 April 2002, Senior Constable Syrus wrote to the Honourable Michael Wright MP, then Minister for Transport SA, setting out his concerns about the road surface. Senior Constable Syrus emphasised that when investigating the most recent collision, he could find no evidence that the southbound vehicle had moved onto the gravel verge before losing control. He explained how slippery the road was and described his concern about the undulations and the effect it had on vehicles as they negotiated the right-hand bend. Senior Constable Syrus also detailed his telephone conversation with Kevin Wynne and summarised the research he had undertaken, demonstrating that there was a pattern of crashes in that location in similar circumstances. The letter written by Senior Constable Syrus sets out a comprehensive analysis of the problem with the road. If Transport SA had not worked out the full extent of the problem by now, this letter could have left no doubt about it. He concluded by making a strong recommendation that speed reduction and hazard signs be installed to warn motorists travelling along that stretch of road. It took the Department almost five months to reply to this important letter from Senior Constable Syrus. Speed Zoning
extremely concerned about that because it was a ‘key asset management issue’ for the Eastern Region. He claimed that he was ‘absolutely flabbergasted and really cross’. On 27 2002, Mark Moreland, presumably on behalf of Mr Tymukas, requested that skid resistance testing to be conducted between MMP 21 and MMP 22 at Cactus Canyon. His request was directed to Grant Mackey via an email. Mr Mackey claimed in evidence that it was his idea that the road be tested to ensure that the Department had a record of the state of the road before re-paving work was done. Initially, testing was conducted on 5 April 2002 in error, between MMP 22 and MMP 23, rather than the requested location. That testing gave mean results above the intervention level at 0.66. There was however an area at about MMP 22.6 along the outer wheel paths of the eastern lane which gave a reading of only 0.38. The correct area was not tested for another four weeks. Meanwhile, several articles appeared in the local press expressing concern about the road following the collision in March 2002. Letter from Senior Constable Syrus to Minister for Transport SA On 10 April 2002, Senior Constable Syrus wrote to the Honourable Michael Wright MP, then Minister for Transport SA, setting out his concerns about the road surface. Senior Constable Syrus emphasised that when investigating the most recent collision, he could find no evidence that the southbound vehicle had moved onto the gravel verge before losing control. He explained how slippery the road was and described his concern about the undulations and the effect it had on vehicles as they negotiated the right-hand bend. Senior Constable Syrus also detailed his telephone conversation with Kevin Wynne and summarised the research he had undertaken, demonstrating that there was a pattern of crashes in that location in similar circumstances. The letter written by Senior Constable Syrus sets out a comprehensive analysis of the problem with the road. If Transport SA had not worked out the full extent of the problem by now, this letter could have left no doubt about it. He concluded by making a strong recommendation that speed reduction and hazard signs be installed to warn motorists travelling along that stretch of road. It took the Department almost five months to reply to this important letter from Senior Constable Syrus. Speed Zoning
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