Council understands there may be island visitors who are wondering why they were not consulted on the proposal for timed parking at Dunwich and the One Mile ferry terminal. The focus of this project’s consultation was with the North Stradbroke Island/Minjerribah community.
The decision to implement parking changes was made after extensive community consultation and discussions with other key stakeholders, including Minjerribah Moorgumpin Elders-in-Council Aboriginal Corporation and Quandamooka Yoolooburrabee Aboriginal Corporation.
Following the consultation period, Council reviewed the feedback to help inform the new parking measures across the Dunwich township. The changes have been designed to help eliminate long-term informal parking, reduce public car parking being used for private vehicle storage, encourage greater use of existing car parks, improve foreshore amenity and preserve cultural heritage sites. The time limits have been determined by considering these factors and taking into account the level of parking demand and typical visit durations in each area.
This approach aims to help improve parking to create fairer access to it for both residents and visitors while protecting environmental and cultural values and minimising overcrowding and the misuse of parking facilities.
For more information on the project’s engagement phase held in mid-2023, please visit the Your Say project page.