Port Macquarie-Hastings Council is progressing with plans to better manage the pressures of parking across our region, which will start with a dedicated community engagement program currently open for comment.
Open until 8 May, the Port Macquarie-Hastings community will be able to provide key feedback via our Have Your Say portal on how they use and view the state of parking across the region.
Consultation includes a survey, workshops and an online ideas wall for people to provide suggestions. The information obtained will inform the development of an updated Parking Policy and Action Plan, which will incorporate a tailored parking management approach across our LGA.
Group Manager Community Infrastructure, Planning and Design, Blayne West said the Plan will aim to deliver sustainable parking and accessibility outcomes for the region, its towns and villages.
“We want to create a long-term vision for parking in the region, by integrating a range of parking solutions into the wider transport fabric of the area,” she said.
“To do this, we need to capture vital community information from residents, commuters, businesses about the pain points and problem areas, particularly in light of the significant growth our region is experiencing.
“The size of our region is soaring, and we know we’re on track to double in population by 2040. It is vital to ensure that the region’s parking capabilities are able to meet the demand of this growth.”
The feedback received will help Council better understand the community’s parking priorities, design potential solutions to challenging issues, and shift thinking to more sustainable transport options such as walking, cycling, public transport and the use of electric vehicles.
Consultation on the Parking Policy and Action plan is open until Sunday, 8 May.
Following consultation, Council will develop a Draft Parking Policy and Action Plan, before it is tabled at a future council meeting and place on public exhibition.
The findings from the exhibition period will be reported to Council once more for endorsement or further review.
To see the myriad of ways you can have your say on the Parking Policy and Action Plan, visit https://haveyoursay.pmhc.nsw.gov.au/parking-policy-action-plan.
