Oyster festival approved subject to parking conditions
The Brisbane Water Oyster Festival has been approved by Central Coast Council to take place from 10 am to 4pm on Sunday, November 10.
Conditions attached to the consent concern traffic control, safety of the public and times allowed for setting up and packing up.
One condition responds to several submissions from the general public and local residents, about parking which took place last year on the North Burge Rd reserve.
It reads: "Parking is prohibited in North Burge Rd Reserve.
"Prior to the event, Council will install a temporary barrier around the perimeter of the reserve to prevent vehicular access.
"The barrier is to remain in place for the duration of the event.
"It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure the barrier remains in place with appropriate measures.
"It is also the applicant's responsibility to ensure all vendors, staff, volunteers and traffic controllers are aware no parking is to be provided in this area and to redirect traffic as necessary."
The approval states that the purpose of this condition is "to ensure the protection and vitality of the public reserve".
The Traffic Management Plan which was lodged with the application states: "Pre-event information will strongly recommend taking public transport instead of driving.
"Information will be easily accessible on the event website and social media pages on the different forms of public transport options. "
Alternative means of transport suggested are train, ferry and bicycle.
As the festival will be located adjacent to the shared pedestrian and bicycle path that follows Brisbane Waters Waterfront patrons are encouraged to cycle to the event.
SOURCE:
DA Tracker, 25 Oct 2024
DA/1033/2024, Central Coast Council