A reader says roadworks in Cameron Rd have seriously inconvenienced businesses and their customers. Photo / George Novak
How could Tauranga City Council stuff up the businesses in Cameron Rd so completely as, in my view, is happening now?
Chaotic disruptions for months and months to users of the central city caused by endless and totally unjustified roadworks for very questionable benefit.
Not only have there been disruptions
for far too long with disastrous consequences for many small businesses, but the same disruption has seriously inconvenienced those who usually shop in the city: getting to the shops and businesses behind all the orange cones and barricades is a pain in the neck.
Then, to make matters worse, the council is charging for parking again. No wonder our suburbs are always busy: they have plenty of parking and it’s free.
Why has the council not learned it has a duty of care for the businesses that invest in this city, and their customers who want access to them? Instead, it desktop studies and assumes all will be well, and it’s not. I believe the council seems to be making it as difficult as it can for any business wishing to survive in this chaotic environment.