Introduction of Paid Parking at Thirroul Plaza

The owners of Thirroul Plaza have decided to introduce paid parking at the Plaza carpark. The TVC was advised by a Plaza representative that there are a number of reasons for this:

To allow tenants and patrons who shop and deliver to Thirroul Plaza equitable access via a managed carpark

The Thirroul Plaza Car Park is a private carpark intended for the primary use of the tenants and their customers

Anita’s Theatre and Beaches Hotel patrons, in particular, use this carpark at various times causing congestion to the intended users of the carpark of Thirroul Plaza

People parking all day to use the train service are inconveniencing the intended users from parking and using the Thirroul Plaza businesses.

The changes caused a lot of confusion and discussion on Facebook and required clarification by a representative of the Plaza owners. They advised that the paid managed carpark will provide 1.5 hours free parking to anyone who wishes to use it. This duration was carefully considered for the intended users of Thirroul Plaza and surrounding businesses. The first 1.5 hours are free with a daily maximum thereafter of $10. The day starts at 00:00am and ends 23:59pm (24 hours) which means the $10 is valid till 23:59. After 00:00 a new day begins with 1.5 hours free and $10 thereafter. Customers can also subscribe to Secure Parking on a month-to-month basis at $80 unreserved.

It is anticipated that the potholes in the carpark will be fixed to avoid damage to cars and customers using the carpark. The consultant for the owners of Thirroul Plaza agreed to attend the TVC meeting on 23rd February to answer questions from residents about the introduction of paid parking and provide an update on Thirroul Plaza.

TfNSW improvements to Bulli town centre

As a result of community feedback Transport for NSW (TfNSW) advised it is making a number of changes for Bulli town centre, which TfNSW states will make journeys safer and more reliable for pedestrians, cyclists and road users.

Changes include improved parking layout on Park Road, Railway Street and Station Street,
which will provide additional spaces for residents and visitors; improved walking and cycling facilities; improved traffic flow and easing congestion through:

• the implementation of a dedicated right-turn arrow at the Park Road intersection
• modification of access to Station Street to make it left-in and left-out only
• the extension of clearway hours in the morning and afternoon, and on Saturdays. 

The new clearway hours will be Monday to Friday from 6.30am to 9.30am and 3pm to 6pm in both directions and Saturday southbound only from 11am to 1pm.

The existing clearway hours are southbound 6.30am to 9.30am, and northbound 3pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday.

Concerns have already been raised about the impact such changes will have on the businesses in Bulli.

More information is available on the TfNSW website.

If anyone has concerns or wishes to find out more about these changes you can contact the TfNSW project team on email southprojects@transport.nsw.gov.au or phone 1800 555 638.

Next TVC meeting: Sunday, 25 May, 4pm at TRIPS Hall, in Railway Parade, Thirroul