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Ed Parker Rotary Park car park upgrade

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At Ed Parker Rotary Park, Council proposes to asphalt the internal road and the existing car parking spaces, complete with line marking. Currently, only half of the parking area is asphalted, with the remainder consisting of road base, which often develops significant potholes, particularly after wet weather.

The proposed plan involves removing the central turning loop and creating a cul-de-sac at the northern end of the park and asphalting car parking spaces on the eastern side. Sections of the loop road will be converted back to parkland, and new pathways and accessible parking spaces will enhance the recreational and aesthetic qualities of the park while improving traffic flow and accessibility.

Project Schedule

Planning: Mid 2024
Construction: Mid 2025

What's involved

Redesign a section of the car park, asphalt internal road with a cul-de-sac at the northern end of the car park
Asphalt car parking spaces
Concrete edging
Connecting paths
Install rocks and bollards to manage vehicle movement
Accessible parking bay and connecting concrete footpath
Speed humps for traffic calming
Additional tree planting

Why it’s happening

Council is upgrading Ed Parker Rotary Park to enhance the recreational and aesthetic qualities of the park while improving traffic flow and accessibility.

Additionally, wet weather, particularly during the flood events of 2017 and 2022, have caused significant damage to the car park, making the park's maintenance both challenging and costly. Upgrading the car park will enhance safety, reduce environmental impact, and provide a more sustainable and manageable solution for the area.