 Could new car park complex be future for Whistler Street? As recently reported in the Manly Daily, Manly Councillors are working towards a compromise following their most recent workshop on the future of the Oval car park and Manly 2015 Plan.
The focus has shifted to the Whistler Street car park site, with discussions being held whether it should be retro-fitted (renovated) or pulled down and a replaced with a new car park complex. Recent figures released by Council shows that the existing car park currently generates around $1m in revenue. Good for Manly has been pushing for the renovation option using examples from other car parks of a similar vintage which have been successfully retro-fitted. However, the size of the car parking spaces would need to remain as they are, due to structural constraints. Redeveloping the site as a new parking station complex would also retain the site in Council ownership, with ideas such as including shops on the ground floor level and other commercial space on the top levels being explored. All Councillors are in agreement that an important part of the Manly 2015 Plan is the revitalisation of the laneways, but the division has been over the building of a big car park under Manly Oval. It is expected that a number of further workshops will be held over the coming months to explore options for the Whistler Street car park site. What would you like to see there?
13 Comments
Ian Thomson
13/11/2014 11:42:38 pm
I feel refurbishment of Whistler street car park the preferred option.
Colin Black
14/11/2014 12:17:03 am
Replacing Whistler Street carpark is a sensible compromise.
linda hart
14/11/2014 12:19:24 am
I also endorse a park and ride option at any number of parks surrounding Manly. This concept has been used extensively in the U.K. to effectively remove congestion from urban centres. It would be a perfect solution for visitors to the area, and for locals who live further out from the Manly CBD. It could also be expanded as a transport hub for commuters. This combined with the refurbishment of the Whistler Street carpark would be a much preferred solution to the carpark under Manly oval.
Henry
14/11/2014 12:23:28 am
I think it is a good idea to put shops or something down the bottom and redo the back area.
Eve Abbey
14/11/2014 01:02:30 am
Good idea to replace the Whistler Street carpark - especially including retail. It is not a nice building while the Library is a good building. Excellent idea to have some sort of parking along Kenneth Road/Pittwater Road useful for park and ride and for users of LMGraham Reserve and the Swimming Pool.
Jim
14/11/2014 01:22:23 am
The shame of this entire debate is that we are arguing about cars and an extra 200 car spaces (or there abouts). Over a day that is the equivalent of less than 1 ferry worth of commuters.
Linda Monty
14/11/2014 01:42:27 am
THANK GOD. Candy I cannot believe the Liberal council has finally come to their senses on this..and I wont believe it until I see it. Thank you so so much for your determination and diligence on this debacle which, sadly, shouldnt have gotten this far in the first place. Has anyone looked at the two vacant blocks of land fronting Eustace Street as a possibility for a few more car spaces? Thank you so much once again, I still cant believe they have finally pulled their heads out of the sand!
JB
14/11/2014 05:51:11 am
I hope that Manly Council see sense, by saying NO to the Oval car-park I am not saying no to refreshing the Manly Laneways etc. The park and go concept in the UK is a great idea. The cost and risk of building the car-park under the oval is not something that should be considered!!!!
Don Walker
14/11/2014 08:07:13 am
At last some common sense, just how much has the Liberal councillors and the staff under Mr Wong's guideance cost the rate payers through pursuing the oval car park when a less costly more central solution in rebuilding the Whistler Street car park the obvious solution to all of the aims of Manly 2015. Thank you Candy Bingam for your hard work in getting, we all hope, a cost effective solution to the alleged requirement for more car spaces. We may now have enough for the council to consider Candy Bingams vision for the rebuilding of the harbour side pool between the wharf and sea world. Lets hope the voters remember who saved the rate payers millions when the next council elections come around.
Stephen
14/11/2014 03:23:36 pm
It is wrong to encourage more cars into the manly CBD - the idea of a car park under the oval is a good one.
RuthB
16/11/2014 01:00:55 pm
Delighted the oval car park not going ahead. What a out turning Whistler St car park into a gorgeous vertical garden as per the photos on website attached? Would provide natural shade and cool interior, be beautiful to look at and a talking point. Great for the environment too.
Roger Dawson
17/11/2014 06:24:18 am
Thank you Candy for your calm and considered leadership regarding this issue. I think most residents thought that the 'Oval Car Park Plan' was so ridiculous that it wouldn't go through. Why should we take on such massive debt for little gain? All other options should be considered to free up the centre of Manly from increasing traffic congestion.
Geoff
17/11/2014 03:22:05 pm
i am pleased that the Council may for to the idea of the under oval car park and refurbish the existing Whistler St car park as part of the process of revitalizing the Manly laneways I agree with Londa Harts comment above about a park and ride scheme which would reduce the need for parking spaces in Manly central and reduce traffic congestion overall As she says this system works successfully in many overseas cities Leave a Reply. |
AuthorCandy Bingham, Deputy Mayor & Manly Ward Councillor on Northern Beaches Council. Background in marketing, public relations and community engagement. Author of five business books. Former Lady Mayoress of Sydney. Aka Candy Tymson. Categories
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