Parking deficit during construction
A deficit of around 140 commuter parking spaces is expected for the 13 months it will take to build the new Woy Woy commuter carpark.
The Transport Infrastructure Development Corporation (TIDC) proposes to close the entire Deepwater Plaza carpark throughout the construction period, according to a report by Gosford Council staff.
Shoppers would be redirected to the ground, first and second levels of the existing multi-deck commuter parking station which will be turned over for shopper use.
"This will mean approximately 450 commuter parking spaces will have to be found within walking distance to the railway station to maintain the current parking compliment in the vicinity of Woy Woy Station," a council report stated.
"The TIDC has proposed the construction of approximately 310 temporary formal commuter parking spaces in the council land between Woy Woy Oval and Austin Butler Memorial Oval.
"It has been indicated that directly affected stakeholders such as residents backing onto the proposed temporary carpark and the Woy Woy Tennis Club would be consulted with by the TIDC and their particular needs accommodated by the TIDC.
"The TIDC would also be responsible for resolving any issues arising at the temporary carparks during the construction period, and for restoring all temporary parking areas at completion of construction to council's satisfaction.
"The remaining displaced commuters will need to either find on-street parking, use public transport to the railway station, or drive to another railway station during the construction period."
Council agenda CIT.55, 3 Nov 2009