Manly 2015 Plan - What's Next?

Manly Councillors meet again at a workshop on 21 February to explore a number of options relating to the controversial Manly 2015 Plan.

Manly Councillors will meet again at a workshop on 21 February to explore a number of options relating to the proposed 760 space car park under Manly Oval, and the proposed demolition of the centrally-located Whistler Street car park to build shops and apartments, with both projects becoming a driving wedge between the interests of the Chamber of Commerce on the one hand, and of  those local residents on the other.

As reported last year in the Manly Daily. Council is currently looking at a number of additional options with the view to finding a compromise.  These include:

• Retaining and retro fitting the existing Whistler Street car park
• Rebuilding a new car park and commercial premises on the existing Whistler Street site
• Building a smaller car park under Manly Oval while retaining the existing Whistler Street site.
  
  

These, and other options, are currently being explored by the General Manager, and full reports on each are expected to be presented at the 21 February workshop.

Is a smaller car park under the oval a viable idea?  Not according to local experts who have reviewed the concept and come to the conclusion that the cost per parking space would be in the vicinity of $80,000 each , or $32m for the 400 space car park.  (Download the full report at the bottom of this article)

In the meantime, as part of the Manly 2015 Plan, work has commenced on Raglan Street, which will include new bike paths and beautification of the footpaths, from Belgrave Street to The Steyne.

Also, installation of the retention tank in the existing Oval has begun, with the view to reducing flooding of this area during heavy rains.  A government grant was obtained for that work.

Download Independent Civil Engineer's report on viability of 400 space car park under Manly Oval

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