 The endangered population of Long Nosed Bandicoots at North Head continues to be under threat from cars in the area. A staggering number of around 30 bandicoots have been killed by cars in the last 12 months - the highest number on record. The total population is estimated to be only 100 bandicoots so this road kill is particularly alarming.
Hotspots for bandicoot deaths are North Head Scenic Drive and Darley Road on Manly’s eastern hill. High risk intersections include Darley Road and Marshall Street. Cats and foxes are also a threat to the population. Something needs to be done to protect them. It has been suggested that speed humps in local Manly streets near North Head could reduce road kill. What do you think? Are speed humps in local streets a good idea?
3 Comments
Yeoryios Markos
6/6/2012 11:23:44 am
Speed humps are a disaster, but they work.
Cha
13/3/2014 02:41:16 am
Not only for bandicoots but for residents, patients, kids, and other walkers,runners and cyclists. I go up Darley road every day for work with my bike and almost got run over twice right across from the hospital while crossing the road. Drivers just zoom by and have no consideration for non-drivers. There is a definite need for the council to get some speed bumps set up there to make this beautiful area safer for us humans and wildlife. I think one between the hospital and boys' college is a must and no brainer...
Pete
15/6/2016 09:57:59 pm
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AuthorCandy Bingham, Manly Ward Councillor on Northern Beaches Council posts what's making news and issues relevant to Manly on this blog. Categories
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