Survey Results - Parking

Thank you to those who completed the survey in September on preferred type of parking in front of the General Store.

Of the 99 responses we received:

Maintain existing proposed parallel parking with improved parking management

Parking managed by signs
Recommended 15 minute time limit to all spaces within 40 metres of General Store

Number of implemented car parks: 3

Total number of parking spaces within 40 metres of General Store: 22

Advantages

Maintains the landscape strip along the edge of the street
Maintains a generous and continuous pedestrian space along the edge of the parking strip
Safer parking environment - avoiding the needs for drivers to reverse into a shared zone
Maintains a consistent approach to parking along the entire street reinforcing the design intent of a shared street space
Light fitting retained in landscape
Services in landscape strip easy to access
Disabled parking space retained near general store
Short term parking will allow spaces for residents and visitors close to the existing General Store/Post Office
Allows for access to 21 Lord Street

Disadvantages

May require some occasional enforcement for the time limits to be most effective
Requires residents to walk up to 40 metres (30 seconds) to access store

Reconfigure parallel parking to provide five managed parking spaces

Through reorganising, four 30 degree angle parking spaces could be provided of 5 metres long and 2.6 metres wide
Parking use would be managed by signs. Recommended 15 minute time limits

Number of implemented car parks: 5

Total number of parking spaces within 40 metres of General Store: 24

Advantages

Two additional parking spaces provided
Short term parking will allow spaces for residents close to the existing General Store/Post Office
30 degree parking is easier to enter
2.3 metre wide footpath can be retained providing adequate space for pedestrians
The parking spaces can be increased in size (marginally) to provide a little more flexibility
Minimal conflict between the parking spaces and the planter box

Disadvantages

Angled parking is inconsistent with the vision for a 'shared pedestrian space'
Landscape strip along street edge removed
Size of planter reduced
Adjoining lots will need to be exactly aligned with finished adjoining footpath levels
Drivers need to reverse into a shared space which contributes to a less safe environment
The parking bays will require wheel stops. These will become a potential trip hazard for pedestrians and associated risk for Council in the future
Removes one accessible parking space for people with a disability
If the General Store or Post Office move in the future, it is nearly impossible to retro-fit the parking bays back to their preferred orientation
May raise a fairness/equity issue with traders - why does the General Store get special treatment and other traders don't?
No access to 21 Lord Street
Light pole located in footpath
Services will be located below paving
May require some occasional enforcement

Delete planter and provide seven managed parking spaces

Through removal of the planter, seven 30 degree angle parking spaces of 5 metres long and 2.6 metres wide could be provided
Parking use would be managed by signs. Recommended 15 minute time limit

Number of implemented car parks: 7

Total number of parking spaces within 40 metres of General Store: 26

Advantages

Four additional parking spaces provided
Short term parking will allow spaces for residents close to the existing General Store/Post Office
30 degree parking is easier to enter
2.3 metre wide footpath can be retained providing adequate space for pedestrians
The parking spaces can be increased in size (marginally) to provide a little more flexibility (although this will reduce the number of additional spaces)

Disadvantages

Angled parking is inconsistent with the vision for a 'shared pedestrian space'
Landscape strip along street edge removed
Removes planter, street tree and rain garden
Adjoining lots will need to be exactly aligned with finished adjoining footpath levels
Drivers need to reverse into a shared space which contributes to a less safe environment
The parking bays will require wheel stops. These will become a potential trip hazard for pedestrians and associated risk for Council in the future
Removes one accessible parking space for people with a disability
If the General Store or Post Office move in the future, it is nearly impossible to retro-fit the parking bays back to their preferred orientation
May raise a fairness/equity issue with traders - why does the General Store get special treatment and other traders don't?
No access to 21 Lord Street
Light pole located in footpath
Services will be located below paving
May require some occasional enforcement

What happens next?

We have asked Project Architects Hanson to revise detailed plans to reflect what the community wants - Option 3 with more car parks out front of the General Store
Please note, the nearest accessible park for Option 3 will be out front of REAL
We are currently seeking quotes for footpath works and traffic calming measures in Morris Street. These works will take place outside of holiday season
We will advertise for Tenders for the 2023 Works Package (focusing on Lord Street and Cairns Street) in the next few weeks.
These works include:
- Better linkages between existing and new attractions (12 Apostles Trail and suspension bridge)
- Pedestrianisation of town centre including major road upgrades
- Feature pavements, stone and timber seating, phone charging stations and street furniture upgrades
- Decking under Norfolk Island pines
- Increased accessibility to both the foreshore and businesses
- New parking and walking options
- New bus parking area
- Integrated artworks by Dr Vicki Couzens