LONG grass on either side of the drain that runs through John Street to Albert Street, Rosewood, has led to a resident raising the issue of regular maintenance.
The resident lives near the drain and said for many months the grassed area on either side of it, has been left overgrown and unmaintained causing problems for neighbouring properties.
“There are many properties on either side of this drain, that have to deal with the long grass that lines their fences,” he said.
“The grass is very high and invades the fence line, so for residents who live next to this area it is a problem, the long grass is untidy and it attracts pests, including snakes.
“I have contacted the Ipswich City Council to express my concerns, because I would like to see this area regularly mowed, maintained and cleaned up, I would like to see something done as soon as possible.”
Deputy Mayor Russell Milligan said that Council maintains this particular area of John Street Rosewood and uses contractors to mow the grass.
“It was last mowed in February 2023. Council aim to mow the area at least once a month and that service will resume as soon as possible.
“This grass cannot be mowed until works to the drain are completed, which include anchor points that need to be installed and certified by an engineer.
“These anchor points are required due to the steep sides of the drain and it is a safety requirement for operators to secure themselves to the anchor points to avoid any falls or potential injury.
“The concrete drain is currently being programmed for rehabilitation in council’s capital works program.”
Cr Kate Kunzelmann added that in the interim, council has engaged contractors to commence temporary repair work to any potentially hazardous sections of the drain.
“This immediate repair work does not include anchor points for mowing purposes, but council has that under consideration for future work,” she said.
“Mowing of Rosewood is currently on schedule, inclusive of all parks, sporting fields and roadside mowing.
“The cooler weather has slowed the grass growth down considerably, providing some much-needed relief for our maintenance teams following a busy wet summer maintenance season.”
