FAQs
- Engadine is generally well served by timed on- and off-street parking, accessible spaces, and areas for public and community transport.
- Peak parking occupancy levels in Council’s time-limited off-street car parks in Engadine are generally less than the optimal target of 90% ie: customers are generally able to find a park in these areas.
- Demand for parking during the Sunday morning to lunch period is high and similar to peak Saturday periods
Why are parking changes needed in Engadine Town Centre?
As part of our 2022-32 Parking Strategy, we have been reviewing timed parking in various town centres across Sutherland Shire.
We want to make sure that our existing on- and off-street parking assets are working best for the community now and into the future.
Recent surveys and analysis of Engadine Town Centre parking show that:
Planning for the future
This review supports broader place planning initiatives in Engadine. It also aligns with Council’s commitment to improving transport choice and creating vibrant, accessible town centres.
Similar town centre parking reviews will be undertaken in other town centres across the Sutherland Shire in the coming months.
Why is Council considering introducing more timed parking?
The expansion of time limited parking in areas of high parking demand increases parking turnover, allowing more efficient use of existing unrestricted parking. This maximises parking opportunity where it is most needed in and around our town centres
Will these changes make it harder to park in Engadine?
The changes are proposed to make it easier for visitors and customers of the town centre to find a park.
Can more car parking be provided in centres?
It is difficult to balance the parking needs of the different centre users. Customers need accessible parking with good turnover. Workers and residents want longer term parking options - but all day parking is dormant for much of the day, which does not help businesses.
Parking is very costly to build and funding public car parking results in less Council funding available for other Council facilities and centre improvements.
More efficient use of our existing parking assets will increase parking availability. People will also linger longer and walk further when centres provide better footpaths, landscaping, and attractive facilities. Cycling and walking networks and links to public transport will reduce car parking demand.
I park and take public transport, but there’s never enough commuter parking spaces. What is Council doing about this?
Commuter car parks are often a responsibility of the State Government and local government has a role to play in this through support and advocacy.
We’re looking to work with all levels of government on key issues the community is facing in future, and this includes understanding your needs, and supporting alternative public transport options.
Many new developments in the Sutherland Shire are also close to public transport to facilitate this.
What does ‘parking turnover’ mean?
Parking turnover refers to how often vehicles use a parking space. It means more people have opportunity to access a parking space and the services or facilities nearby.