CROSSINGS WELCOMED – BUT ANGER REMAINS
THE toot of the lollipop lady’s whistle at Pimpama State Primary College yesterday was music to the ears of local mother Rebecca Haydon.
The welcome sound signalled the first time new safety crossings at the school were in use.
“I can see that the cars will finally slow down,” Ms Haydon said.
“Now the children will finally have guidance on where to travel safely.”
Ms Haydon said she Riley was hit by a car, breaking his leg in two places.
“My son has been through hell, physically and mentally,” she said.
“I’ve heard there’s been a couple of kids that have been hit and still council and whoever else decided not to sign that piece of paper.
“Sadly my son almost ended up in a coffin ... and all I can say is, thank God we (finally) have these crossings.”
Several other parents from the school were relieved to see the new crossings in operation.
“I’m actually really happy that we’ve got it – over the moon,” Doug Kirby said.
“I reckon all schools that get built need a crossing put in.”
Pimpama parent Katrina Monger said even she felt safer crossing at the designated zone, while mother-of-three Nicole Leslie said it made the walk easier.
“You’re not trying to wait for cars to stop or wait for a break in traffic and try to rush across the road,” she said. “We can take our time and really be safe. It’s awesome.”