Phoenix
23 Ray Small drive
21st of October 2021
Auckland city council
135 Albert Street, Auckland
To Whom It May Concern
Hello my name is Phoenix and I will be telling you why my Idea is the best idea,
My Idea Is if we added Handrails to the Pahurehure inlet’s walkway it would make It safer. I have three points to support my Idea
Slippery surfaces/slips and trips are the most common cause of major injuries in workplaces but it can happen almost anywhere. 95% of major slips result in broken bones and they can also be the initial cause for a range of other types of accidents such as a fall from heights.
e.g if someone slips and falls, the handrails would prevent them from falling and causing injury or worse. It will also help as a support aid
Cycling crashes - Most crashes resulting in injuries to a person cycling do not involve a motor vehicle. They may involve a pedestrian, other people on bikes or the cyclist may be the only person involved. Handrails will prevent cycle accidents in this area.
Drowning of children
There were 69 drowning deaths in 2020 which were considered preventable, according to data provided to Water Safety NZ. Four of those were children aged four and under, but the 15-25 age bracket had the most deaths overall - 14 through the year. A handrail will prevent children from accidents involving drowning from falling in the water
It may cost a lot of money to install the handrails but it will be a small cost to pay in preventing injury to people using this space for fun, leisure and enjoyment.
Yours Sincerely,
Phoenix
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