Adelaide East Herald, 12 October 2021
Jayne Stinson MP, Member for Badcoe
Picture this.
You come home from a busy day at work. Much like any other weekday afternoon.
You step over your doormat emblazoned with 'Welcome'. Home to your safe haven. You hug your kids, kiss your partner, pat the dog. Maybe you'll unwind with a cool drink on the back porch before starting to cook dinner. Maybe you'll go for a walk, and chat with your friendly neighbours along the way.
Over the years you've made bricks and mortar so much more than just that. This place really means something. Those renos were stressful - but made this house your home. The texta marks on the kitchen doorframe record your kids journey to adulthood. These rooms have seen so many celebrations - and a few heartaches. And just think of all the hours you've put into your garden!
This is your forever home. And there's still more memories to be created here.
But today there's a green and white envelope on your doormat. As you tear it open – your heart is torn too. Coming home will never be the same again. Because soon - this home will be gone. Bulldozed. Destroyed.
This is the harsh reality for more than a hundred Glandore residents. And there are more compulsory acquisitions for the South Road project to come.
For the elderly, for the sick, for those facing financial strain, for those half way through renovations, for those with kids about to go to our great local school - the impacts are even harsher.
The very sad truth is that roads do need to be built. And people in our community have to pay the price.
It is a very hard reality to wrap your head around. It's intrinsically unfair.
Given that, the very least a government can do is show compassion, provide full information and give support. Sadly, that isn't happening.
A Concept Design showing what’s to be built exists. I’ve seen it. But the Minister won’t give my community a copy.
It doesn't make the shock or anger disappear, but seeing an overall plan for the road, getting clear answers, being given a phone number for free confidential counselling, and hearing the Minister front up and say 'I'm sorry this is happening to you' does make a difference.
This government needs to do better. Not to get a vote. Not to avoid negative media. But because you wouldn't like this happening to you.