Page 1166 - Week 04 - Thursday, 1 April 1993
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(3) Mr Westendes suggestion that the solution to the parking problem in Oatley Court is the construction of an additional car park is not appropriate. An investigation of the car parking situation by officers of my Department indicates that approximately 30% of the car park spaces are vacant during the busiest periods. The problem appears to be due to the fact that patrons of the Basketball Centre are not using the new car park at the top of Oatley Court.
As I indicated in my reply to Mr Westendes Question without Notice, the most appropriate solution is the introduction of a parking regime to ensure that users of the Basketball Centre park in the car park at the top of Oatley Court, rather than in front of the shops at the lower end.
(4) A survey of car parking in the area was undertaken. An information sheet outlining the proposed parking restrictions was distributed to all traders of Oatley Court on 25 February 1993 seeking comments on the proposed parking restrictions.
A number of comments on the proposed treatment were received and the design of the parking regime is being finalised taking account.of these comments. The majority of traders indicated support. for parking restrictions but suggested that TWO HOUR parking restrictions would be more appropriate than ONE HOUR parking in the vicinity of their premises. In addition it was suggested that a PICK UP and SET DOWN zone should be provided directly in front of the Basketball Centre. These suggestions are being included in the final design
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