On a windy walk down the wiverbed, I was quite surprised to find that the water level was quite low, considering all the rain we have had recently.
It is always a nice walk, even if you don’t go very far, and this time it got me thinking about what it will be like in the future, especially if the government continues to throw billions at the municipalities with gay abandon for short-term ‘infrastructure’ projects rather than creating long-term employment. But that’s another kettle of worms.
The area is very ‘rustic’, despite being virtually a stone’s throw from the town centre, the tracks are uneven, dirt and stone roads, ruts and craters abound and the vegetation is untended.
But is that such a bad thing?
On the one hand, it is understandable that people who actually live along the riverbed, or who choose to pass this way to get to their homes or businesses, would like to see a lovely tarmacked road, nice and even.
On the other hand, it is very pleasant to see somewhere that is relatively unspoilt and natural, even with the odd bit of rubbish strewn here and there by the inconsiderate. But that, again, is another can of fish.
Not exactly the Golden Gate Bridge, but it works.
If I chose to live in such an area it would be because it appealed to me ‘as is’ and probably the only ‘request’ would be to make sure the tracks are passable. Not improved, just fixed if they get washed away.
I would imagine, although I am by no means certain, that calls to ‘improve’ the area, make it neat and tidy and looking like every other area, come from those outside the area.
But then again, when do we really ever get a choice? No doubt much of the land will be developed before too long. Pity.