Re: Is there a snake in our grass? (The Weekend Sun, January 20).

I R Goldsmith is correct. The roundabouts, verges and median strips are a disgrace. Some of the median strips and roundabouts on Beaumaris Boulevard are being mowed by the residents.

The roundabout at the intersection of the Boulevard and Moffat Rd has had a bent and buckled road sign that was demolished in a road accident about the end of November, still lying in the long grass.

R. Sapwell, Bethlehem.

TCC responds: Due to the large amount of rainfall since winter and warm weather conditions, grass growth has been higher than normal. Until recently, we have been getting significant periods of rainfall, which also limits our ability to mow. As a result of both factors, the grass is getting longer between the regular mowing rounds. Council is working with our contractors to try to improve the mowing frequency to reduce the grass length. In relation to the road sign, the signs are manufactured to order and can take four-six weeks to be manufactured.

Given the recent Christmas holidays, this will increase the timeframes.