MP for Rural West, Richard S. Lewis, has taken action to address safety concerns on the Five Islands Main Road leading to Galley Bay, where overgrown bushes and trees had severely obstructed traffic and created security risks.
In a recent statement, Mr Lewis described the stretch as “a disaster waiting to happen,” highlighting that the dense vegetation not only impeded the two-lane traffic but also provided potential hideouts for criminal activity.
“My team and I cleared the stretch of road of the bushes and overgrown trees that impeded the traffic. We now have a safer environment for passersby,” he said, while emphasising the need for ongoing maintenance.
Mr Lewis expressed hope to engage local hotel operators in the area to collaborate on keeping the landscape well maintained, noting that protecting the environment benefits the whole community.
Despite limited resources, Mr Lewis acknowledged the support of his assistants Kyron Simon and Craig Mason in completing the work.
The MP also called for greater financial empowerment of elected representatives, criticising the current Constituency Allowance of $2,000 per month as “woefully inadequate.”
“It is time for a Constituency Development Fund to be established. Let’s get it done,” he urged.
Concluding his statement, Mr Lewis said, “Action speaks louder than words. The work continues…”
