AN increase in parking tickets has incensed Southern Moreton Bay Island residents and visitors parking at Redland Bay’s Weinam Creek ferry terminal.
The increase has occurred after parking opportunities were restricted due to the current development of a retail and hospitality precinct and multi-level carpark.
Macleay local Michael Gemzik said he and others who work on the mainland and park at the terminal overnight were being slaughtered with parking tickets.
“I have lived on Macleay for 14 years and seen many parking changes but have never seen so many tickets handed out,” he said.
“As a full-time working family man, I’m feeling the pinch with many others – we have received four tickets in the last two months.
“I parked at 9pm after a massive day only to get to my car at 6am and already see a ticket on it and all the cars lined up beside it.”
Mr Gemzik said he read the article of Don Aitken which was printed in the Redland City News on May 23.
Mr Aitken was fined for waiting for a parking space to vacate before leaving his car and heading home, and Mr Gemzik said there was anger building in the community.
“To find available spaces, we have to park further and further away from the ferry, and I’ve recently had tools stolen from my car when it was parked away,” he said.
“Enough is enough.”
Redland City Council was contacted for comment regarding community concern of availability and accessibility to parking when travelling at Weinam Creek.
A spokesperson said the proposed Marina Redland Bay project within the priority development area (PDA) was the result of community consultation and responds to community needs.
“The project will also transform the area into a vibrant waterfront precinct with easy access to lifestyle amenities such as restaurants and cafes, grocery, retail and medical facilities,” the spokesperson said.
“The planned multi-storey carpark will consist of a mix of secure paid parking, free car parking, shopping centre parking and designated spaces for car share operators to assist in reducing the vehicles within the area.
“Temporary carparking options are being implemented to support parking and facility requirements as much as possible during the construction phases.”
The spokesperson said parking regulation within the precinct was monitored in accordance with Council’s Local Law that supports turnover for the island commuters, and said Council encouraged motorists to park in accordance with signage.
“As part of Council’s commitment to safety, additional security cameras have been installed within the Moores Rd carpark … these cameras are operational and police have access to the live feed.
“Increased lighting and security cameras will be installed as the project stages are completed.”
Redland City Council confirmed that an inspection in May identified multiple potholes, and any found in the sealed carpark would be repaired in June, and any in the gravel carpark would be sealed in July.
“Council endeavours to fix all potholes as soon as possible but acknowledges there are constraints due to parked vehicles, many of which are parked long-term,” the spokesperson said.
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