A Helensburgh resident has praised Wollongong City Council for its quick action in agreeing to repair an uneven and "dangerous" footpath in the main street.
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Nicola Oliver contacted the Mercury last week to complain about the council's poor patch job of the path on Walker Street.
She feared an elderly person or mother with a pram could trip, especially as the path led to the only pedestrian crossing on the main street.
A council spokesman said the council would repair the section of Walker Street Helensburgh in mid-April, weather permitting.
"We will remove the patched section of asphalt and renew it with asphalt," he said.
"Works will be undertaken at night so as not to disrupt the local businesses in this area."
Ms Oliver said she was "very happy the council has found a solution" to the uneven footpath so quickly.
She said residents needed to be the "eyes and ears" of the council and report problems in their community.
"People need to take ownership and responsibility for where they live," Ms Oliver said.
"We need to have civic pride and we need to follow through with the council.
"People need to be proactive and have confidence that the council will respond to what residents ask for.
"This is a positive solution."
Councillor Leigh Colacino stepped in to stress to council staff that the footpath repair needed to be carried out as a matter of priority because it was unsafe and a trip hazard.
The council spokesman previously told the Mercury that the repair job by council staff had been done to make the path safe after a utility company did work and patched it up.
The council are preparing the Helensburgh Town Centre Plan which will set a vision and action plan for the town centre.
Residents can provide feedback on what they want to see in their community before April 18.
Ms Oliver said the town revitalisation was "long overdue".
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