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Misinformed

JOHN CORBELLINI was misinformed for his response regarding damage to mature native trees at the site of the telecommunications tower on Britannia Reserve (“Shady prune raises eyebrows,” Voice, July 9 2023). 

The supposedly dead tree he referred to was removed months ago. 

Optus’ plans for the tower, dated 28 February 2023 state: “Existing tree … to be trimmed prior to construction.” 

Photos of the tower’s site dated 29 March 2023, clearly show multiple large limbs were freshly severed from one side of an existing decades-old tree, and several from an adjacent tree. 

This was well before the community consultation regarding the site even opened.

We should all be deeply concerned if the City of Vincent considers such deliberate damage to our precious native trees is considered ‘maintenance’, and also that the community and Council were misinformed when the City was asked to explain that damage. 

In my view, a full investigation is warranted. Councillors???

Norelle O’Neill
Mount Hawthorn

Bed madness

After 15 years it was time to get a new queen size bed; with the EOFY 50 per cent off sales I went to several different showrooms and rolled around on all their beds before making a purchase; free delivery a bonus. 

On inspection my joy dissipated as my previously inviting and tranquil slumber room was now being dominated by this oversized, almost obscene high-rise in-your-face monster which dwarfed my bedside furniture ‚Äì now 10cm lower than the mattress. 

Making the bed with sheets that no longer fit was made even more difficult by the weight of the mattress; a real effort and almost pointless trying for hospital corners.

I’m going to have to get help to fortnightly rotate this beast. 

I’ve heard that an egg-flip will assist in getting the sheets to go under the mattress, so I will be buying one when I now have to buy king-size sheets.

I am above average height yet getting up during that first night to pee I was jolted out of semi-slumber when my feet didn’t reach the floor, and wonder how a short person can actually get in and out of these ‘modernised’ beds.

I ask you, with all this ‚Äònew mattress technology‚Äô why do they have to be so thick and high, why do they weigh so much, why can you use only one side instead of flipping them over and how is this environmentally sustainable with all that memory foam? 

And lastly, why are they so expensive that many will never be able to afford them? 

Yours sleeping comfortably
Beaconsfield

On track?

REGARDING Stirling’s plans to trial trackless trams.

Electric buses can continue to perform this basic function along Scarborough Beach Road, without digging up the road. 

How long would works last – widening the road, constructing platforms in the middle, causing chaotic traffic flow which means down to one lane at these bus stops?

Three million dollars for one tram unit = x number of electric buses?

Why is one local authority getting involved in areas normally carried out by state/federal departments of transport and Main Roads.

Thousands of people are not flocking daily to Scarborough Beach. It is not exactly Monte Carlo, nor San Francisco harbour, complete with pier/jetty, yacht clubs, thriving alfresco dining, four kilometre promenade, great shopping centres, etc.

How much has this exercise cost taxpayers/ratepayers already? 

I assume Curtin Engineering will support a case for implementing this folly. They can write reports, add it to their CVs, and ensure the $2 million federal funds will get spent.

The mayor’s claim “it will attract investors, boost business and create employment” – how? 

Please explain to taxpayers recently approved City of Stirling purchasing electric powered waste trucks.

The Emperor’s new suit of clothes (made in China).

Roland Hadley
Woodlands