I disagree with Pauleen Wilkinson (letters, September 26) about the new sculpture.

Did we really need to spend money on a sculpture when there are streets without footpaths? I live in Selwyn Heights, not far from Gordon Rd. From the Western Heights High School end of Gordon Rd the council has put in a lovely bike/walk footpath all the way to Thomas Cr. But on the other side of Gordon Rd there is no footpath and the road kerbing is broken and shattered.

Let’s spend money on necessary maintenance before we spend thousands of dollars on a sculpture.

Residents of Western Heights deserve better.

Clive Phillips