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Parsons calls for immediate brush cutting program on the Burgeo Highway July 4, 2007 Kelvin Parsons, MHA for the District of Burgeo-Lapoile, is calling on government to immediately commence a brush cutting program on the Burgeo Highway (Route 480) before someone is seriously injured or killed because of heavy brush alongside the road."Heavy brush on Route 480 is a serious safety concern," said Mr. Parsons. "The people of Burgeo are circulating a petition to have this issue addressed, but have yet to hear from the Minister of Transportation and Works. I have recently written a letter to the minister asking for this issue to be addressed, but I fear someone will have to be seriously injured or killed before this government acts. This is completely unacceptable." Parsons pointed out that this government has developed a pattern of only acting to address issues when pressured to do so. Government only asked the Auditor General to investigate the fibre-optic deal after pressured to do so by the Opposition; launch a judicial inquiry into faulty breast cancer testing after pressure by the Opposition and general public; address the serious shortage of washroom facilities for the Burgeo-Ramea ferry after being pressured by the Opposition; and most recently revamp the new salmon licence requirements after being challenged by the Opposition. "It is unfortunate that this government is not willing to take the initiative and address serious issues when they arise. Overgrowth of brush alongside the Burgeo Highway has been singled out as the main contributing factor in past accidents on Route 480 and immediate action is needed to prevent any further incidents. The current dangers faced by motorists are unacceptable and must be addressed by government before someone is seriously injured or killed. Any further delay is only inviting a tragedy to occur."
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