CRACKED and dangerous footpaths, unappealing shop fronts and road camber issues are what Rosewood resident Tracey Shaw says are the unfortunate main standouts when entering John Street in Rosewood.
Tracey said that as a long term resident, she is embarrassed at the state of some of the buildings, the condition of the footpaths and roads and the overall impression of the street.
“For many years there has always been a major problem with the height of the camber and the conditions of the footpaths in the main street, but recently some of the shop fronts have increasingly become unappealing,” she said.
Tracey added that she understood the financial strain on a business when it comes to upgrading the facade of a building.
“Though one would think that a fresh coat of paint and just simple maintenance could improve the general appeal.
“When travelling to other towns and suburbs I can’t help but compare and to be honest when visitors come through Rosewood, I often wonder if they stop.”
And according to the Ipswich City Mayor Teresa Harding, council recognises the important role John Street plays in the community.
“John Street is a state-controlled road,” she said.
“Division 4 Councillors Kate Kunzelmann and Russell Milligan and I have successfully lobbied the Queensland Government for funding to commence critical works to finally fix the camber, flooding and amenity issues in John Street,” she said.
“We continue to advocate to Member for Ipswich West Jim Madden and the State Government on behalf of Rosewood residents to get this work happening as quickly as possible, which is needed before council can commence any large- scale improvement works on the footpaths and areas adjoining John Street.
“As an interim measure, council has recently delivered beautification works in John Street with the addition of five planter boxes at various locations.”
