TIMED parking and variable messaging signs highlighting the number of free spaces in car parks are proposed under a plan put forward to ease traffic congestion on northern beaches this summer.
Wollongong City Council is asking for community feedback on its parking solutions at some of the popular northern beaches. The Summer Foreshore Parking Management project is looking at how to address the demand at Stanwell Park, Wombarra, Austinmer, Bellambi, Wollongong and Port Kembla beaches.
Wollongong Acting Lord Mayor Tania Brown said there are many opinions on how better to manage access to foreshore areas across the city.
Under the Summer Foreshore Parking proposal there are several temporary measures proposed for next summer that are targeting congestion. The proposed changes include free timed four-hour parking at Austinmer Beach, timed two-hour parking at Bald Hill and at Bellambi Beach, and variable messaging signs at Stanwell Park, Wombarra, and Austinmer highlighting the number of free car spaces in the car parks. Read: Summer Foreshore Parking Management
* Introduce 2 hr timed parking in the carpark and appropriate 2P signage
* Install additional PARK IN BAYS ONLY
* Reinstate (missing) GIVE WAY sign facing North
* Introduce 4 hr timed parking in the carpark and appropriate 4P signage.
* Relocate existing PARK IN BAYS ONLY sign
* Open gates (dawn til dusk) on existing carpark along Robert Cram Drive, for overflow parking
* Install 2-sided sign BELLAMBI BEACH PARKING on the corner of Rothery St and Robert Cram Drive
* Relocate existing “Rothery St” street sign to eastern most pole.
“We know our beaches can get very busy in summer, but we also know that there are some particular locations that can be more congested than others,’’ Cr Brown said.
“The purpose of this foreshore parking management is to look at ways we might address parking demand at these locations, while also allowing people to go to the beach and foreshore parks, to relax and enjoy a swim.
“I encourage everyone to take a look at the detailed plans on Council’s website for both engagements and provide their feedback. It’s important we have as many views as possible from our community captured as part of this consultation so that we’re able to consider everyone’s thoughts and opinions before any decisions are made on the next steps for these locations.”
In a separate proposal Council is also asking for comment on a plan to improve access at Wollongong and City Beach.
Read: Improving pedestrian and cycling safety in the Wollongong foreshore area
The consultation closes on July 10 2023.
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