Mr Jerrim's communication kerfuffle

By ELOUISE HAWKEYApril 28, 2014, 10:06 a.m.

Its been a case of miscommunication between a Clifton Street resident and Young Shire Council who are yet to reach an outcome in regards to the removal of a potentially dangerous tree branch.

Its been a case of miscommunication between a Clifton Street resident and Young Shire Council who are yet to reach an outcome in regards to the removal of a potentially dangerous tree branch.

A letter was submitted to council in January by Mr Roy Jerrim who said he contacted council on more than one occasion in relation to a large gum tree with a large branch that over hangs his back fence, creating a dangerous situation.

He believes the branch is rotting in the main fork area which could see the branch break at any given time.

Mr Jerrims concerns followed several news reports of falling tree branches injuring and in some cases killing people around the country, including an eight-year-old girl in Sydney in February.

The 84-year-old is worried for the safety of his family, particularly his grandchildren.

Im worried when a big wind comes from the right direction that itll break off the biggest branch and fall in my yard, he said.

His pleas to council appear to have been misunderstood.

Council implied I wanted the tree removed which is false, Mr Jerrim said. I only want the dangerous branch removed.

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