Mt Claremont residents unite to fix what could be Perth’s worst road, Kennedia Lane

The West Australian Perth Now Click to open navigation ‌‌ News Chevron Down Icon Breaking News Western Australia National World Technology Opinion Weather Sport Chevron Down Icon AFL Cricket Soccer Basketball Tennis NRL Rugby Motor Racing MMA Golf Netball Cycling Entertainment Chevron Down Icon Confidential Movies Best Short Film Television Music Reviews Books Competitions Business Chevron Down Icon Breaking News Economy Markets Property Commercial Property Workplace Matters Lifestyle Chevron Down Icon Food Personal Finance Health Parenting Fashion Travel Home & Garden Relationships Stars Real Estate HUH? Local News Chevron Down Icon North Central South Mandurah Competitions Find My Paper Digital Editions Shop Now Read your local paperNews to your inbox North Central South Mandurah Competitions Find My Paper Digital Editions Camera IconMount Claremont residents came together on Tuesday night to voice their concerns over the ongoing condition of Kennedia Lane. Credit: Google Maps. Perth Now exclusive Mt Claremont residents unite to fix what could be Perth’s worst road, Kennedia Lane Harriet FlinnPerthNow – Western Suburbs June 13, 2024 2:00AM Comments TopicsPerthNow – Western SuburbsLocal NewsUrban Planning Is there a street in worse condition anywhere across the western suburbs? That is the question frustrated residents of Kennedia Lane in Mt Claremont asked City of Nedlands councillors this week, claiming they are dealing with flooding, dust and safety issues because of the road’s decade-long deterioration. Speaking at a Nedlands council agenda briefing on Tuesday, Justin Williams claimed his property cops flooding and drainage issues. PerthNow Digital Edition.Your local paper, whenever you want it. Read now TheNightly Get in front of tomorrow’s news for FREE Journalism for the curious Australian across politics, business, culture and opinion.READ NOW “Every year I stand out in the pouring rain, diverting water from my property,” he said. “Every year my garage gutter overflows as it is blocked from the (road’s) gravel.” Mr Williams, who has lived there for 10 years, recalled a past tender process for all laneways that went unfilled and thus, left his high-priority street without action from the council. “The tender was unrealistically written and consequently had no replies … and Kennedia Lane disappeared from the thought process,” he claimed. “Please understand the legacy of frustration, despair, anger and utter disappointment, compounded by an external audit highlighting financial mismanagement. “How can (the council) assure the residents of Kennedia Lane … that you are managing our money in an efficient and cost-effective manner?”Camera IconMount Claremont residents came together on Tuesday night to voice their concerns over the ongoing condition of Kennedia Lane. Credit: Google Maps. He was one of four locals to speak out at Tuesday’s meeting after a recent site visit from Nedlands councillors Hengameh Amiry and Kerry Smyth. Helen Muhling, who told the meeting dust issues were her biggest concern, said those councillors agreed the condition of Kennedia Lane was “like a Third World country”. “I know its not just about aesthetics … but it just looks disgusting,” she said. Camera IconThe residents are expected to return to the next City of Nedlands council meeting on June 25. Credit: Google Maps. “We live in the western suburbs and no suburb in Western Australia should expect the residents to live in a lane as we are in Kennedia Lane; its just awful.” The residents are expected to return to the next City of Nedlands council meeting on June 25. Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Email Us Copy the Link Register and have your say. Register to comment Already have an account? Log in Nominate now to say thank you7NEWS Health Heroes celebrates our frontline workers within the WA public health system. Tell us how your 7NEWS Health Hero has made a difference. From around the site Perth Now exclusive Perth Now exclusive‘Kink Corner’ Perth Now exclusiveYou won’t believe what’s inside this unassuming Airbnb Comments Actor’s heartbreak‘My house is being sold’: Kevin Spacey breaks down Blokes, Beer and BocceExciting new hangout for men opens in WA town Comments updated updatedSport updatedJarryd Hayne granted bail after rape conviction win Your Local News Share to TwitterShare to FacebookShare to InstagramShare to YoutubeEmail UsGet Digital Edition Nominate now to say thank you7NEWS Health Heroes celebrates our frontline workers within the WA public health system. Tell us how your 7NEWS Health Hero has made a difference. Perth Now Email UsNewsletter Chevron Down IconSubmit story tip Camera IconSubmit photos Get Digital EditionDigital edition Chevron Down IconBack to top Follow Us Share to FacebookShare to TwitterShare to Instagram About Us Contact Us Find my Paper Careers Competitions Digital Editions Advertise with Us Advertise with LookLocal Privacy Policy Code of Conduct Editorial Complaints Terms of Use Cookie Settings LookLocalWA PerthNow The West Australian 7NEWS.com.au 7plus Streamer © West Australian Newspapers Limited 2024 North Wanneroo Joondalup Stirling Central Western Suburbs Central Southern South Fremantle Melville Canning Cockburn Mandurah Mandurah Times Privacy Policy Code of Conduct Editorial Complaints Terms of Use Cookie Settings Perth Now