Ferry parking may change

Gosford Council officers have recommended changing parking restrictions at Ferry Rd after an approach from local businesses.

Officers recommended that 10m of No Stopping and 30m of two-hour parking be provided on the western side of Ferry Rd.

Ms Judy Swan, on behalf of other businesses in the area, asked council's traffic committee to consider two-hour parking restrictions for 12 vehicles in the area of the Ferry Rd and Ocean View Rd intersection.

Ms Swan stated that the proximity of the Ferry Rd Wharf had led to all-day parkers using available parking spaces to the disadvantage of visitors to the businesses.

Ms Swan asked for a seven-day restriction as most of the businesses in the area operated Monday to Sunday.

A report from the committee stated that an inspection showed that two two-hour parking spaces existed on the southern side of Ocean View Rd west of Ferry Rd.

"It was noted that there is no kerb and gutter on the eastern side of Ferry Rd," the report stated.

"All available parking spaces were being utilised however it was obvious that there are competing needs for short and long stay parking in the area".

Council agenda TR06.018, May 2