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Central Coast Council
Car Parking Study and
Implementation Plan
June 2020
DRAFT - FOR PUBLIC EXHIBITION
Introduction
Study Development
To prepare the Car Parking Study, Council collated detailed parking information
from 26 focus areas across the Central Coast. The data collected informed Council
where people were parking, how many spare car parks there were and the key
areas where there are parking hotspots and/or shortfalls.
In addition, to formulate the Study, Council undertook the following actions:
> Identified potential future parking demands and parking shortfalls
>
> Engaged with the community, including telephone interviews and online surveys
>
> Identified broad Council-wide strategies to manage parking supply and demand
>
> Identified a suite of short (2025), medium (2030), and long (2040) term actions
for each focus area
>
Introduction
Broader Policy Context
Consistent population growth and
POLICY RELEVANCE
densification are placing increasing pressure
on Australian regions to adapt and create One – Central One – Central Coast aims to enhance the day-to-day
Coast lives and opportunities of the Central Coast community.
new means for managing municipal space. The Strategic plan outlines focus areas and objectives
Community
Located between the economic hubs of Sydney and Strategic Plan including:
Newcastle, the population of the Central Coast is predicted 2018-2028 > Delivering essential infrastructure: Create parking
to grow at an average rate of 1.1% per annum. Central Coast options and solutions that address the needs of
>
Council believe that smarter technology and more efficient residents, visitors and businesses whilst keeping
utilisation of space are key to handling this growth, and are in mind near future technologies including fully
committed to delivering smart, efficient and sustainable autonomous vehicles
parking and transport solutions. > Reliable Public Transport and Connections: Address
commuter parking, drop-off zones, access and
>
Council is committed to supporting the region’s growth
and delivering robust, ongoing improvements to parking movement around transport hubs to support and
and transport infrastructure, management practices and increase use of public transport
resources in the future. This Study provides Council with a Central Coast In collaboration with the Region, the NSW Government
solid framework to improve the management and overall Regional developed the Central Coast Regional Transport Plan.
quality of parking and transport services in the region. Transport Plan, Parking related objectives include:
2013 > Supporting park and ride facilities and integrated
transport solutions
>
> Improving tourism-related transport services, including
seasonal parking fees
>
Central Coast In collaboration with the Region, the NSW Government
Regional Plan developed the Central Coast Regional Plan. The
Implementation Implementation Plan outlines a priority to deliver a Traffic
Plan 2018-2020 and Parking Report and commence delivery of short,
medium and long-term car parking strategies.
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Challenges & What our
Opportunities Community Said
In November and December 2018, Council engaged with the community, local stakeholders
9th
LARGEST URBAN CENTRE
1.1% 415,000 and industry professionals to understand the key concerns, risks and opportunities to improve
parking on the Central Coast.
IN AUSTRALIA YEARLY POPULATION PEOPLE BY 2036
GROWTH
The Method The Results
65% 68% 450
Stakeholder interviews Based on engagement, the following key issues were identified by the community:
Council conducted telephone
interviews with 32 business
OF PEOPLE ON THE OF RESIDENTS LIVE OR SMART PARKING SENSORS stakeholders to seek feedback on Existing bus
CENTRAL COAST DRIVE WORK IN THE CENTRAL IN GOSFORD AND TERRIGAL existing parking issues and potential
network on the Perceived safety
parking strategies. These business
THEIR CAR TO WORK1 COAST AREA1 stakeholders were from Gosford, Central Coast is issues at existing
Tuggerah, Wyong, The Entrance, relatively poor parking stations
Existing Situation Terrigal, and Woy Woy.
Parking occupancy data confirmed that there are existing parking issues at key centres along the “Central Coast and Newcastle Line”,
Online survey
Lack of
including Gosford, Tuggerah, Wyong, and Woy Woy. The data also confirmed that there are only minor parking issues (if any) in the wayfinding
remaining “focus areas” included in the study. Council promoted an online survey,
signage to help
which was open to the general
Gosford presents the greatest challenge and requires immediate planning and short-term investment to mitigate the existing all-day
public. The survey included a series of find
parking shortfall and imminent increase in all-day parking demands within the CBD. The existing situation, which is at capacity now,
will get worse with increased commuter demands increased development activity in the CBD, and a major redevelopment of the
questions about existing parking issues existing parking
Gosford District Hospital.
and potential parking strategies. stations
Whilst other major centres along the rail line present their own unique challenges, the existing situation is manageable in the
short-term. Importantly, this study provides Council with an opportunity to methodically plan for and progressively implement the
recommended actions to better manage and improve the overall parking situation in the short, medium, and long term.
Based on engagement, the following key observations can be made about
potential parking strategies:
Opportunities General support for
implementing a ‘Park n
Improve on the Encourage liveable, Prevent an Connect existing General agreement that Ride’ (Bus) scheme in
affordability, walkable city centres oversupply of and all proposed improved pedestrian/ Gosford and Woy Woy,
frequency, safety with limited vehicle parking and parking with smart cycling infrastructure would
subject to limitations
and accessibility of
our public transport
access. encourage
alternative transport
parking initiatives. encourage alternative General lack
transport, which could reduce
systems. options. parking demands of support for
implementing paid
parking
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Parking Principles
& Actions
The following principles were identified to guide Council’s decision making:
Invest in Parking
Implement Demand Apply Supply Management
Technology and Smart
Management Policies Polices
Parking Initiatives
Invest in Parking Technology and Implement Demand Management Apply Supply Management
smart parking initiatives Policies Polices
Council will invest in smart parking initiatives to future Council will implement policies that aim to reduce Council will apply supply management policies that
proof our region’s parking facilities, improve on the use parking demand and encourage alternative transport alter the supply of parking facilities in specified areas to
of existing infrastructure and drive citizen satisfaction. options. The policies will encourage turnover rates in encourage alternative transport options.
Smart parking initiatives utilises technology (e.g. GPS areas with high parking demand, increase the reliability
technology, smart phones, Bluetooth equipped devices, of travel time and improve sustainability.
parking sensor equipment, and way finding signage) Actions
to notify users of available parking opportunities, to
reduce vehicular circulation when searching for > Limit the future supply of parking within centres that
have high access to public transport
>
available parking spaces and to maximise the use of Actions
existing infrastructure. Parking technology can assist
> Encourage alternative transport modes to single > Progressively convert long-stay parking to short-
with targeted enforcement and provide additional
stay parking, prioritising areas close to high-demand
>
occupant private vehicles (ride sharing and public
>
information to the public via apps and websites.
transport, walking and cycling, ensure all proposed activities, public transport hubs and essential services.
cycle routes are in alignment with The Central Coast
> Gradually move long-stay parking towards the fringe
Actions Pedestrian Access and Mobility Plan (PAMP) and a
of activity centres
>
Bike Plan)
> Promote and expand on the available functions of the > Monitor parking impacts on residential fringe areas
the ParknPay NSWGOV smart phone app > Implement an appropriate parking pricing scheme for
>
around activity centres and public transport hubs and
>
off-street parking stations
>
introduce residential parking schemes, if required
> Investigate the feasibility of expanding smart parking
sensor technology or installing CCTV cameras with > Provide development incentives that encourages
>
> Apply maximum (not minimum) parking rates for
innovative development design that promotes public
>
smart analytics into town centres and coastal area development in public transport precincts
>
hotspots and active transport
> Enhance directional signage through digital signage > Advocate for on-demand bus services within major
town centres.
>
(Include number of available parking spaces)
>
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Key Focus
!
WARNERVALE
Areas
!
Gosford
WYONG
! Lisarow
Ourimbah
!
TUGGERAH
Tuggerah
Wyong
THE
ENTRANCE
OURIMBAH
! Warnervale
The Entrance
! !
LISAROW
Terrigal
!
Woy Woy
!
GOSFORD
Coastal areas
Umina, Ettalong, Patonga, Pearl Beach, Macmasters,
!
Copacabana, Avoca, North Avoca, Wamberal, Forresters
Beach, Bateau Bay, Shelly Beach, Norah Head, Budgewoi
!
TERRIGAL
Peninsula, Budgewoi Township, Toukley, and Toowoon Bay
!
!
The key focus areas were selected because:
! WOY WOY
>> Gosford, Tuggerah, Wyong, and Woy Woy include key
commuter train stations with nearby Central Business
Districts and local centres
>> Warnervale is expected to experience significant
growth
>> Lisarow and Ourimbah are located close to Gosford
!
>> Terrigal and The Entrance are key tourist hotspots
>> Coastal areas are parking hot spots during peak season
!
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Council’s parking Summary
investment should Analysis of the Central Coast’s Parking
focus on key centres data, and our expected population growth,
reveals that Council’s parking investment
along the Central Coast should focus on key centres along the
and Newcastle Rail
Central Coast and Newcastle Rail Corridor.
These centres have existing parking issues
Corridor and include Gosford, Woy Woy, Tuggerah,
and Wyong.There are only minor parking
issues in the remaining focus areas, which
are predominantly located along the
coastline.
Priority Areas
Gosford has an immediate need to find new car parking
options to offset the expected redevelopment of
Kibbleplex, and to cater for recent major developments in
the commercial core. There is also a long term need for
more all-day parking.
Providing this extra parking in Gosford needs to be
carefully managed to avoid oversupply, which would
encourage more people to park in the commercial core
at the expense of other, more sustainable, strategies. This
parking could be provided on the fringe and be supported
by frequent shuttle bus services, on-demand bus services
and infrastructure for pedestrians and cyclists.
In Woy Woy, there is an immediate need to make better
use of Council owned car parks on the fringe of the
commercial core to manage the existing shortage of
all‑day parking. This could be supported by a new shuttle
bus service or by promoting existing on-demand and
public bus services. There is also a medium to long term
need for more all-day parking in Woy Woy.
In Tuggerah, there is a medium to long term need for
more all-day parking next to the train station to cater for
growth in commuter demand. A new parking station in
Tuggerah could attract commuters away from Wyong,
which would then free-up parking capacity near Wyong’s
commercial core.
In Wyong, there is an immediate need to make better use
of the Rose Street car park, which is ideally located on the
fringe of the commercial core and next to the train station.
This could be achieved by improving the signs that direct
people to the car park. A planned expansion of the car
park, which is linked to the future upgrade of the Pacific
Highway, could also be brought forward. In the medium
to long term, there is also a need for additional all-day
parking within the commercial core to cater for growth.
The Lisarow train station is also an ideal location for a
commuter train station, which would take pressure off
Gosford and Woy Woy train stations. This would require
the train timetable to be modified and investment for a
new parking station within 400 metres of the train station.
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Gosford
Gosford is a regional centre, which is currently being revitalised.
!
It benefits from access to an established urban transport
network, including passenger rail services to Sydney.
!
A Traffic Data and Control Survey was undertaken on Wednesday 02.05.18 which
included 14 hourly observations between 6:00am and 8:00pm. Based on a detailed
review of the existing parking situation, the following keypoints are noted:
>> Parking demands are generally very high (more than 5,000 vehicles during peak
periods)
>> The commercial core, Gosford Train Station, and the Central Coast Local Health
District all generate significant all-day parking demands
>> The publicly available all-day parking supply within the commercial core is! now
at practical capacity now, which means that the peak parking demand is at or
above 85% of the available capacity
>> There are 1,119 free parking spaces at the Gosford Train Station Commuter Car
Park which are typically fully used by 7am on weekdays
>> There are 706 paid parking spaces at the Gosford City Car Park, including a mix
of allocated and publicly available spaces, and although this car park is well-
used, this use could be improved
WARNERVALE
>> There are currently 535 free car parking spaces at the Kibbleplex
! Shopping
Centre, which are typically fully used by 9am on weekdays. However, the car
park has been planned for demolition which will remove these spaces from the
parking supply.
WYONG
!
!
TUGGERAH
THE
ENTRANCE
OURIMBAH
!
! !
!
!
GOSFORD
!
!
TERRIGAL
!
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Emerging Issues
What is the community
Gosford Priorities
telling us? Future strategies to resolve existing and emerging parking issues
Increasing Population
The population within the Gosford Central District is
Why do you come to the Gosford City Centre? Short-term 2023
predicted to increase from 20,576 people in 2016 to
Answered 1406
29,435 people in 2036. This is an increase of 8,859 > S.1.1: Use spare parking
people in 20 years. Council’s Development Control capacity at the Gosford City
>
Employment 62% . M.1.1. Expand the Park
Plan 2013 expects 10,000 extra residents and 6,000 Personal appointments
35% Car Park (if possible)
and Ride Bus scheme
and tasks
extra jobs by 2036.
Shopping 32% > S.1.2: Use spare parking
capacity at the Central
>
Increasing Rail Patronage Commute somewhere else
(e.g. Sydney)
25%
Coast Leagues Club (if
Patronage on the Central Coast and Newcastle rail possible)
line has historically increased by 1.0% each year. What mode of transport would you use to reach the CBD
from a car park on the fringe? > S.1.3: Build car parks on the
fringe of the commercial
>
S.1.3. Build carparks on
Answered 1406
Increasing Development Activity core (approximately 1000
the fringe of the CBD
S.1.6. Improve public
I wouldn’t use this car park 62%
The Australian Taxation Office and Finance Building spaces) S.1.4. Implement a Park transport services
and Ride Bus Scheme and timetables
Bus service 40%
has generated 1,200 new jobs within the commercial > S.1.4: Implement a ‘Park n
S.1.1 and S1.1.2 Use spare
capacity in existing carparks
core, but only provided 200 additional off-street Walk 16%
Ride (Bus)’ scheme
>
S.1.5. Implement a Park
parking spaces. Cycle 3% to service the car parks
and Ride Cycle Scheme
including secure bike
on the fringe of the storage
The Gosford District Hospital is undergoing a major
What would prevent you from using a Park and Ride commercial core, and run
redevelopment, which includes a new 800 space
facility on the fringe of the CBD? a shuttle bus loop service
multi-story parking station for patients and visitors.
Answered 855 into, and around, the
However, it is likely that the demand for all-day
commercial core.
on-street parking within walking distance of the Too far from destination 37%
hospital will also increase. Adds extra travel time 14% > S.1.5: Implement a ‘Park n
Ride (Cycle)’ scheme at the
>
Inconvenient for shorter stays.
The privately-owned former Kibbleplex Shopping Need quick access to vehicle
8%
same time and investigate
Centre is planned to be redeveloped. This shopping Concern about bus
7% options to include secure
waiting times / reliability
centre currently provides 535 free all-day parking bicycle storage at existing
spaces, which is approximately 50% of the publicly and future fringe car parks.
S.1.7. Implement smart
parking initiatives within
available all-day parking supply within the How much would you pay per day for a Park the core of the CBD
L.1.1. Build new parking stations
and Ride bus service?
commercial core. > S.1.6: Improve public within walking distance of the CBD
Answered 853
transport services, including
>
$5 7% changes to the train
$4 3% timetable
$3 11% > S.1.7: Implement smart
parking initiatives within
>
$2 29%
Short, Medium & $1 12%
the commercial core to
provide information and
Long Term Outlook $0 38% to reduce the need for
traffic circulation, reduce
enforcement costs, and Medium
Gosford term 2028 Long-term 2038
What bus frequency would make a Park and Ride monitor parking use.
Parking demands are likely to reach practical facility an option for you? > M.1.1: Expand the ‘Park n Ride (Bus and > L.1.1: Build a new parking station (or
Cycle)’ s schemes, and include parking stations) on the fringe of the commercial
>
>
capacity (or greater than 85% occupancy) in the Answered 539
short term, and exceed theoretical capacity (or sites on the eastern side of the Central core, and within 800m walking distance of
Every 20 minutes 4%
greater than 100% occupancy) in the long term. Coast and Newcastle Line the Gosford Train Station (approximately
Every 15 minutes 23% 1000 spaces).
Every 10 minutes 49%
Parking shortfalls are likely to occur within the
commercial core, within the Central Coast Local Every 5 minutes 24%
Health District, and around the Gosford Train Station
in the short, medium, and long term.
What amenities would you require if you were to cycle
from a Park and Ride facility?
Answered 41
Off-road bike paths 41%
Secure bike storage 39%
On-road bike lanes 27%
Showers / change facilities /
10%
lockers
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!
Emerging Issues
!
Nil Short, Medium &
> The population within the Lisarow–Mount Elliot
Long Term Outlook
region is predicted to increase from 5,419 people
>
in 2016 to 5,900 people in 2036. This is an
increase of only 481 people in 20 years. Overflow parking demands at the train station are
likely to moderately increase
> However, the number of passengers on the
Central Coast and Newcastle rail line has
>
!
historically increased by 1.0% each year. This Parking capacity is likely to be available in all other
growth is likely to result in additional overflow areas in the short, medium, and long term.
parking at the station.
!
What is the community Lisarow Priorities
telling us? Short-term 2023
> S.2.1: Extend the existing street-level commuter car parking
areas on both sides of the rail line, as much as possible, to
>
Why do you come to Lisarow?
cater for existing demand
Answered 70
!
Commute somewhere else (e.g. > S.2.2: Provide formal on-street parking on Railway Crescent
53%
on the northern side of the train station and build
>
Sydney)
I live around here 43% connecting footpaths to improve pedestrian safety.
Lisarow
Shopping 21%
Long-term 2038
Personal appointments and task 13%
> L.2.1: Advocate for Transport for NSW to upgrade Lisarow
station to a commuter station, modify the train timetable
>
and provide additional commuter parking.
WARNERVALE
What are the key parking issues?
!
Lisarow is a small residential suburb located about
Answered 70
eight kilometres north of Gosford that benefits from Lack of commuter parking 77%
access to the Pacific Highway and the Central Coast Lack of all-day parking options 47%
and Newcastle rail line.
All Day parking spiliing into
21%
WYONG residential streets
!
Other 20%
A Desktop Assessment was undertaken
Is more parking required at the station?
!
on 28.02.18. Based on a detailed review TUGGERAH
Answered 65
of the existing parking situation, the
following key points are noted: Yes 89%
Unsure 9%
> Parking demands are generally very
low (less than 500 vehicles during
>
THE No 2%
peak periods) ENTRANCE
!
> The commuter car park at the Lisarow
Train Station is the only parking
>
Is Lisarow suitable to be a Commuter Station?
hotspot Answered 65
! !
> There is overflow parking on Railway LISAROW
Yes 82%
Crescent on the northern side of the
>
!
Unsure 12%
train station.
No 6%
>
!
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TERRIGAL!
! !
!
Emerging Issues
!
!
Short, Medium &
!
Nil
> The population within the Ourimbah–Palmdale–
Long Term Outlook
Kangy Angy region is predicted to increase
>
!
from 4,585 people in 2016 to 5,208 people in
2036. This is an increase of only 623 people in The train station is likely to become a hotspot,
20 years. although additional parking is not required.
> However, the number of passengers on the
Central Coast and Newcastle rail line has Parking capacity is likely to be available in all areas in
>
historically increased by 1.0% each year. This the short, medium, and long term.
growth is likely to result in additional parking
demands at the station.
!
!
What is the community Ourimbah Priorities
telling us? Long-term 2038
> L.3.1: make sure the Ourimbah Town Centre Master
Plan parking strategies are delivered, including large
>
Why do you come to Ourimbah?
Answered 63 consolidated parking areas close to the Ourimbah Train
Commute somewhere else Station to support population growth, new development
49%
(e.g. Sydney) and increased commuter parking demands.
I live here 38%
Ourimbah
Personal appointments and task 24%
!
Shopping 16%
What are the key parking issues?
Answered 63
Ourimbah is a small residential suburb located 10 Lack of all-day parking options 40%
km north of Gosford that benefits from access to the Lack of ‘quick’ parking options
(5 to 30 minutes)
40%
Pacific Highway and the Central Coast and Newcastle WARNERVALE
Lack of commuter parking 38%
rail line. !
All day parking spilling into
25%
residential streets
A Desktop Assessment was undertaken How could the current situtaion be improved?
on 16.02.18. Based on a detailed review Answered 63
WYONG
of the existing parking situation, the !
Build more car parks 62%
following key points are noted:
Allocate more all-day parking 43%
> Parking demands are generally very Improve local public transport to
35%
reduce parking demand
low (less than 500 vehicles during
>
!
peak periods) Other 24%
> There are no parking hotspots or
parking issues in Ourimbah
>
How could parking demand be reduced by public transport?
> There is spare parking capacity at THE Answered 13
the Ourimbah Train Station and the ENTRANCE Provide more frequent bus
>
59%
services
University of Newcastle. OURIMBAH
!
Other 32%
Provide more direct bus services 27%
Provide more express bus
27%
! !
services
!
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Emerging Issues !
!
!
! !
!
!
Short, Medium &
! !
!
Increasing Population
! > The population within the ‘Tuggerah–Mardi’
Long Term Outlook
region is predicted to increase from 5,975
>
people in 2016 to 7,839 people in 2036. This is
!
an increase of 1,864 people in 20 years, or 1.6% The existing hotspots will experience increased
growth each year. parking pressure as the population increases.
!
Increasing rail patronage The train station is likely to reach theoretical capacity
(100% occupancy) in the short term.
> Patronage on the Central Coast and Newcastle
!
rail line has historically increased by 1.0% each
>
year. There is likely to be capacity available within all other
areas in the short, medium, and long term.
What is the community Tuggerah Priorities
!
telling us? Medium-term 2028
> M.4.1: Advocate with Transport for NSW to fast track the
delivery of additional commuter parking at Tuggerah
>
Why do you come to Tuggerah?
!
Answered 199 Station
Commute somewhere else
(e.g. Sydney)
75% > This parking station could be used to cater for growth in
Tuggerah
commuter demands at both Tuggerah and Wyong Train
>
Shopping 30%
Stations, because of the closeness of these stations
Personal appointments and task 20%
Employment 14% > This parking station could also encourage commuters away
from Wyong, which could free-up parking capacity close to
>
the Wyong commercial core.
What are the key parking issues?
Tuggerah is a developing regional centre located Answered 199
22 km north of Gosford, with significant commercial, ! Lack of commuter parking 71%
industrial and business park activity. It benefits from Lack of all-day parking options 58%
access to the Pacific Highway and the Central Coast Parking options located too far
from train stations
41%
and Newcastle rail line, with express commuter rail All day parking spilling into
24%
residential streets
services to Gosford and Sydney.
Would you support a new parking station being
A Traffic Data and Control Spot Survey built near Tuggerah Train Station?
was undertaken on Tuesday 26.06.18. WARNERVALE Answered 197
Based on a detailed review of the
Yes 89%
!
existing parking situation, the following
key points are noted: Unsure 6%
No 5%
> Parking demands are very high
(approximately 3,000 vehicles during
>
peak periods) !
How could parking demand be reduced?
> The Tuggerah Train Station Answered 194
and Tuggerah Business Park
>
Provide more direct bus services 70%
are both key parking hotspots, !
TUGGERAH Provide more express bus
and are both currently reaching services
70%
or at practical capacity (or Provide more frequent bus
68%
services
greater than 85% occupancy).
Other 8%
!
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Emerging Issues
!
!
Increasing Population Short, Medium &
Long Term Outlook
!
!
> The population within the Wyong !
region
! ! is
predicted to increase from 4,329 people in 2016
>
!
!
! !
to 6,747 ! people in 2036. This is an increase of
2,418 people in 20 years, or 2.8% growth each The existing hotspots will experience increased
year. parking pressure as the population increases.
!
!
Increasing Rail Patronage The train station is likely to reach theoretical capacity
(100% occupancy) in the long term.
! > Patronage, or the number of passengers, on
the Central Coast and Newcastle rail line has
>
historically increased by 1.0% each year. The commercial core is likely to reach practical
capacity (85% occupancy)in the long term.
!
What is the community Wyong Priorities
telling us? Short-term 2023
> S.5.1: Make better use of the Rose Street car park, which
has 180 vacant spaces during peak periods, by improving
>
Why do you come to Wyong?
Answered 306 directional signs and marketing.
!
Commute somewhere else
Wyong
48%
(e.g. Sydney) Medium-term 2028
Shopping 40%
> M.5.1: Advocate with Transport for NSW to seek
Employment 35%
alternative sites or options near the CBD in addition to the
>
!
Personal appointments and tasks 28% Rose Street car park expansion.
Long-term 2038
What are the key parking issues?
Wyong is an established regional centre located 22 km Answered 306
> L.5.1: Investigate potential sites for a new parking station
north of Gosford, and immediately north of Tuggerah. on the western side of the Pacific Highway.
>
Lack of all-day parking options 66%
It benefits from access to the Pacific Highway and the
Lack of commuter parking 60%
Central Coast and Newcastle rail line, with express All day parking spilling into
40%
commuter rail services to Gosford and Sydney. residential streets
Parking options located too far
32%
! from destination in the town centre
A Traffic Data and Control Spot Survey M.5.1: Advocate for Transport
for NSW to seek alternative
was undertaken on Tuesday 26.06.18. Would you use a new Parking Station at Tuggerah
sites or options near the CBD
in addition to the Rose Street
instead of Wyong to commute?
car park expansion.
Based on a detailed review of the
existing parking situation, the following Answered 143
key points are noted: No 61%
Yes 27%
> Parking demands are moderate
(approximately 1,200 vehicles during
>
Unsure 11%
peak periods) and are currently
reaching practical capacity (or greater
!
than 85% capacity) How could the use of the Rose Street Car Park be increased?
Answered 296
> The Wyong Train Station and Wyong
commercial core are both key parking
>
Improve safety / security 28%
hotspots and are both reaching WYONG Promotion (inc signage) 21%
practical capacity (or greater than
!
Improve Pedestrian access
15%
85% occupancy) now (inc disabled)
Nothing 11%
> There is significant spare parking !
capacity at the Rose Street car park.
>
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THE
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!
Emerging Issues
!
Increasing Population Short, Medium &
>>! The population within the Warnervale–Wallarah
Long Term Outlook
region is predicted to increase from 1,107 people
in 2016 to 11,648 people in 2036. This is an
increase! of 10,541 people in 20 years. There is likely to be parking available within
Warnervale in the short, medium, and long term.
Warnervale Town
! Centre Master Plan
The commuter car park is likely to become a hotspot
!
>> The Warnervale Town !Centre Master Plan and
!
!
as the population increases. It will require additional
Precinct 7A Structure Plan include plans to
!
!
parking to cater for existing and future demands.
upgrade the existing train station and construct a
! !
!
new train station and commuter parking.
!
!
What is the community Warnervale Priorities
!
telling us? Short-term 2023
!
>> S.6.1: Increase existing commuter car parking areas on
Why do you come to Warnervale? both sides of the rail line
Answered 103
>> S.6.2: Formalise parking on Railway Road to cater for
Commute somewhere else 69% existing demands.
I live around here 39%
Entertainment, eating out and
17%
Long-term 2038
Warnervale
socialising
Leisure activities 15% >> L.6.1: Ensure the Warnervale Town Centre Master Plan and
Precinct 7A Structure Plan parking strategies are delivered,
! including providing more commuter car parking in existing
What are the key parking issues? and proposed train stations and adequate on-site parking
Answered 103 for all new developments.
Lack of commuter parking 66%
Warnervale is a small rural residential suburb located 30 km
!
Lack of all-day parking options 55%
north of Gosford. Other 27%
All day parking spilling into
25%
residential streets
A Traffic Data and Control Spot Survey
was undertaken on Tuesday 26.06.18.
Based on a detailed review of the Is more parking required at the train station?
existing parking situation, the following Answered 101
key points are noted:
Yes 93%
>> Parking demands are very low !
Unsure 4%
(approximately 100 vehicles during No 3%
peak periods)
>> There are no parking hotspots or
parking issues within Warnervale How could the parking situation be improved?
Answered 96
>> There is limited spare parking
capacity at the Warnervale Train Allocate more all-day parking 75%
Station car park, although there Improve local public transport to
56%
WARNERVALE reduce parking demand
is parking available on the streets Improve pedestrian and cycling
30%
surrounding the station. ! links to reduce parking demand
Other 19%
!
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!!
! !
!
!
! !
!
Emerging Issues
!
!
Nil Short, Medium &
Long Term Outlook
!
> The population within The Entrance–The Entrance
North region is predicted to increase from 5,788
>
people in 2016 to 9,007 people in 2036. This is an
increase of 3,219 people in 20 years. The commercial core is likely to experience increased
!
parking pressure as the population increases.
However, there is likely to be capacity available in the
short, medium, and long term.
There is likely to be parking capacity available within
all areas, including existing parking stations, in the
short, medium, and long term.
!
The Entrance Town Centre Master plan set a parking
strategy, including building a new parking station on
the western fringe of the commercial core.
What is the community
!
telling us?
The Entrance Priorities
Why do you come to The Entrance?
Answered 151
Short-term 2023
Leisure activities 72%
> S.7.1: Make better use of the existing off-street parking
Entertainment, eating out and
areas, including The Entrance public car park located on
>
68%
The Entrance
socialising
Shopping 44% Coral Street, by improving directional signs and marketing.
Personal appointments and tasks 23%
! Long-term 2038
> L.7.1: Make sure The Entrance Town Centre Master Plan
What are the key parking issues? parking strategies are delivered, including building a new
>
Answered 151
parking station on the western fringe of the commercial
Lack of medium-term parking
39% core.
options (2 to 4 hours)
The Entrance is an established centre and tourist Lack of all-day parking options 33%
destination located 22 km north-east of Gosford. Lack of short-term parking
33%
options (up to 2 hours)
WARNERVALE All day parking spilling into
25%
residential streets
Traffic Data and Control Spot Survey’s !
were undertaken on Tuesday 24.04.28,
Tuesday 26.06.18 and Saturday 12.01.19 How could the use of the free parking station be increased?
between 10:00 am and 2:00pm on each Answered 151
day. Based on a detailed review of the Install more directional signage
74%
existing parking situation, the following
WYONG to the car park
key points are noted: ! Install digital signage around the
town centre to show availability 65%
in this car park
> Parking demands are moderate Improve sense of safety at night 59%
(approximately 1,500 vehicles during
>
Other 24%
!
peak periods) TUGGERAH
> The Entrance commercial core is the
only parking hotspot
>
How could the parking situation be improved?
Answered 151
> There is spare capacity within all
THE Enhance the existing parking
off-street car parks, including during
>
sensor system and live 40%
ENTRANCE
holiday periods. availiability signage
OURIMBAH
! Allocate more longer-stay
32%
parking (2 to 4 hours)
Improve local public transport to
30%
reduce parking demand
Construct new multistory parking
28%
! ! station/s
LISAROW
!
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Emerging Issues
Short, Medium &
!
Nil
> The population within the Terrigal–North Avoca
Long Term Outlook
region is predicted to increase from 14,126
>
!
people in 2016 to 15,103 people in 2036. This
is an increase of only 977 people in 20 years, or Parking demands within walking distance of the
0.3% each year. foreshore will increase as the population increases.
However, there will still be spare parking capacity in
the short, medium and long term.
term
There is likely to be significant parking capacity
available within all areas, except the Terrigal Surf Life
Saving Club, in the short, medium and long term.
! It is likely that people that cannot find a park at the
surf club will
It is likely thatpark at the
people Wilson
that Road
cannot findCar Park,atwhich
a park the
has significant spare capacity.
surf club will park at the Wilson Road Car Park, which
has significant spare capacity.
What is the community
telling us?
WARNERVALE Terrigal Priorities
Why do you come to Terrigal?
Answered 538
Short-term 2023
!
Leisure activities 78%
> S.8.1: Increase use of the Wilson Road Car Park, which
Entertainment, eating out and
has 150 to 250 vacant spaces during peak periods, by
>
77%
socialising
Personal appointments and tasks 31% improving directional signs and marketing
Terrigal
WYONG
Shopping 29%
!
> S.8.2: Investigate introducing on-street parking time limits
within the commercial core during the summer months
>
when tourist demands increase to encourage all-day
!
What are the key parking issues? tourist parking use at the Wilson Road Car Park and to
TUGGERAH Answered 538 free-up street parking within the commercial core for
Lack of short-term parking
57%
short-stay parking demands.
Terrigal is an established centre and tourist destination
options (up to 2 hours)
Lack of medium-term parking
55%
located 12 km east of Gosford. options (2 to 4 hours) Long-term 2038
Lack of all-day parking options 38%
THE > L.8.1: Investigate the need to expand the existing Wilson
Lack of ‘quick’ parking options
Traffic Data and Control Spot Survey’s ENTRANCE 38%
Road Parking Station to cater for future development and
>
(5 to 30 minutes)
were undertaken on Saturday 28.04.18,
OURIMBAH
!
tourism demands, which, based on existing demands and
Tuesday 26.06.18 and Saturday 12.01.19 significant spare capacity, may not be required.
which included 1 observation between How could the use of the Wilson Road Car park be incerased?
10.00am and 2.00pm on each day. Answered 538
Based on a detailed review of the
! !
Installed digital signange around
LISAROW
existing parking situation, the following the CBD to show availability in the 61%
car park
!
key points are noted:
Improve sense of safety at night 58%
> Parking demands are moderate Install more directional signange
57%
for the car park
(approximately 1,200 vehicles during
>
Other 29%
peak periods) !
GOSFORD
> The Terrigal Surf Life Saving Club is a
key parking hotspot
>
! Would you support providing more short-term CBD parking
> There is significant spare parking
!
during summer months?
TERRIGAL
capacity at the Wilson Road Parking
>
Answered 538
Station ! Yes 56%
Unsure 24%
> There is significant spare parking
capacity within walking distance of
>
! No 20%
! WOY WOY
the foreshore.
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!
Woy Woy
!
Woy Woy is a developing centre located 12km south
of Gosford. It benefits from access to an established
urban transport network, including passenger rail
services to Sydney. !
A traffic Data and Control Spot Survey was undertaken on Tuesday
16.06.18. Based on a detailed review of the existing parking situation, the
following key points are noted:
>> Parking demands are high (more than 3,300 vehicles)
>> The Woy Woy Train Station and Woy Woy Commercial Core are both
key parking ‘hot spots’ and are both reaching practical capacity now
WARNERVALE
>> The Woy Woy Train Station is a key commuter train station
!
>> There is limited spare capacity for all day parking demands.
WYONG
!
!
TUGGERAH
THE
ENTRANCE
OURIMBAH
!
! !
LISAROW
!
!
!
!
TERRIGAL
!
!
! WOY WOY
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Woy Woy Priorities
Population Growth
Short, Medium &
Long Term Outlook
> The population within the ‘Woy Woy-Blackwall’ region S.9.2. Improve public transport
S.9.1. Review leasing arrangement at
the Deepwater Plaza parking station
is predicted to increase from 12,775 people in 2016
>
services and timetables
to 13,619 people in 2036. This is an increase of 844
people in 20 years, or 0.3% per year. The existing ‘hot spots’ will experience increased S.9.3. Implement smart
parking pressure as the population increases. parking initiatives within the
commercial core
Historical Rail Commuter Growth
Shortfalls will likely occur around the Woy Woy
> Patronage on the Central Coast and Newcastle rail Train Station and Woy Woy Commercial Core in the
line has historically increased by 1.0% per year.
>
short, medium, and long term, based on forecast
population growth.
The Woy Woy Master Plan aims to develop the Woy
Woy Town Centre as a major growth centre. It is
assumed this will encourage increased development and
associated economic activity within the commercial core,
resulting in increased demand for parking.
S.9.4. Investigate the feasibility of
adding an additional level to the
existing commuter carpark
What is the community telling us? L.9.2. Investigate the feasibility
of constructing a new multi-level
parking station on the fringe of
the commercial core and within
Why do you come to Woy Woy? What mode of transport would you use to reach the CBD from a walking distance of the Station
Answered 544 carpark on the fringe?
Answered 537
Shopping 72%
Commute somewhere else Walk 50%
71%
(e.g. Sydney)
Bus service 44%
Personal appointments and tasks 46%
Entertainment, eating out and I wouldn’t use these car parks 12%
45%
socialising
Cycle 5% M.9.1. Implement a Park and Ride
Leisure activities 33%
Bus Scheme to existing carparks
on the fringe of the CBD
What are the key parking issues? What would prevent you from using a car parking facility on the
Answered 544 fringe of the CBD?
Answered 163
Lack of commuter parking 77% Short-term 2023
Woy Woy
Lack of all-day parking options 63%
Adds extra travel time 29%
Medium-term 2028
Too far from destination 26%
> S.9.1: Review and optimise the
All day parking spilling into
existing existing leasing arrangement > M.9.1: Implement a Park n Ride (Bus)
>
41%
residential streets
scheme to service at grade car parks
>
I would use alternative option 13%
All day parking taking up town
26%
at the Deepwater Plaza Parking
centre parking spaces Inconvenient for shorter stays /
13% Station to increase the supply of all- on the fringe of the core and run
need quick access to vehicle
Lack of short-term parking
25% day commuter car parking a shuttle bus loop service into and
options (up to 2 hours)
around the core or the existing bus
> S.9.2: Improve public transport network
services, including changes to the
>
train timetable Long-term 2038
> S.9.3: Implement smart parking > L.9.1: Investigate feasibility of
constructing new multi-level parking
>
initiatives within the commercial core
>
to provide information to minimise station on the fringe of the Woy Woy
traffic circulation, reduce enforcement commercial core and within 800m
costs and to monitor usage. walking distance of the Woy Woy
Train Station.
> S.9.4: Investigate adding an additional
level of parking on the Deepwater
>
Plaza parking station
> S.9.5 Provide appropriate line marking
and signage to reinforce the existing
>
2hr parking allocation at Woy Woy
Oval
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Coastal
!
Areas
!
17 addition coastal focus areas were investigated to measure
the existing parking demands and to determine the future
demands during peak tourist times, these results guide
!
forward planning for shortfalls in parking supply.
There are 7 parking hot spots around surf clubs and beach areas which includes:
>> Umina Beach
>> Ettalong
>> Avoca
!
>> Wamberal
>> Shelly Beach
!
>> Norah Head
!
>> Toowoon Bay
>> Terrigal
>> The Entrance
Recommended Actions
!
! !
>> Investigate the feasibility of installing signage at coastal
parking hotspots to redirect visitors to nearby on street parking
!
opportunities when the car park is full
>> Investigate the feasibility of providing a shuttle bus service linked
to alternate public parking during peak holiday season and major
!
events
>> Install parking sensors or CCTV cameras with smart analytics at
!
coastal parking hotspots. Use the data collected from the sensors
to develop a suite of public parking intervention levels with
!
appropriate actions specific to each coastal hotspot.
!
!
!
!
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Implementation Central Coast Council has identified the following short-term action plan for the period 2020-25 with indicative costs
Plan
(excluding CPI) where applicable:
FOCUS TIME INDICATIVE
FOCUS ACTION
AREA FRAME COST
Central Coast’s Parking Study is supported with a dedicated
Implementation Plan. The implementation plan outlines specific projects Car Park
Gosford Utilise spare capacity at the Gosford City Car Park 2023 Ongoing
Management
and actions to be undertaken by Council over short-term (2020-25),
Implement reduced on-street parking limits within the commercial
medium-term (2026-30) and long-term (2031-40) timeframes. Terrigal
core during peak seasons
- Complete
Provide appropriate line marking and signage to reinforce the
Woy Woy 2021 $5000+
This document will evolve with the implementation of the Study and its processes and priorities existing 2hr parking allocation at Woy Woy Oval
reviewed annually. Signage & Make better use of Rose Street Car Park through digital wayfinding
Wyong 2022-23 $75 000+
Guidance linked to smart technology (real time available spaces)
The Implementation Plan provides more specific and practical guidance for
achieving the priorities set out in the Study. It will continue to be informed by the strategic Make better use of The Entrance Car Park through digital
The
wayfinding linked to smart technology (real time available parking 2022-23 $75 000+
direction set out in this document and provide the stepping stones for the Central Coast to Entrance
spaces)
successfully achieve its vision for parking.
Make better use of the Wilson Street car park through digital
Terrigal 2022-23 $75 000+
wayfinding linked to smart technology (real time available spaces)
Coastal Investigate the feasibility of providing a shuttle bus service linked
Area to alternate public parking areas during peak holiday season and 2022-23 $50 000+
Hotspots major events.
Encourage Review the ‘Park n Ride (Bus)’ scheme servicing carparks on the
other Gosford fringe of the CBD to assess the suitability/need of extending the 2021 $500 000+
transport service as required
modes Implement a ‘Park n Ride (Cycle scheme), ensure all proposed cycle
Gosford routes are in alignment with The Central Coast Pedestrian Access 2023-24 $1 500 000+
and Mobility Plan (PAMP) and a Bike Plan
Gosford Advocate for an on-demand bus service for Gosford CBD 2023-24 $8 000 000+
Woy Woy Expand on the existing on-demand bus service for Woy Woy 2023-24 $3 000 000+
Implement a ‘Park n Ride (Bus)’ scheme to service existing at-grade
Woy Woy 2023-24 $8 000 000+
car parks on the fringe of the CBD
CCC Parking Construct more car parks on the fringe of the CBD. The federal
Assets Gosford government has pledged $30 million towards commuter parking in 2022-23 $49 000 000+
Gosford.
Warnervale Formalise parking on Railway Road to cater for existing demands 2022 $500 000+
Advocate for Transport for NSW to expand the existing at-grade
Transport for
Lisarow commuter car parking areas on both sides of the rail line as much 2021 -
NSW as possible
Advocate for Transport for NSW to formalise on-street parking on
Lisarow Railway Crescent adjacent to the Train Station and install pathway 2021 -
connections to improve safety
Advocate for Transport for NSW to expand the existing at-grade
Warnervale commuter car parking areas on both sides of the rail line as much 2021 -
as possible
Consult with the Federal Government and Transport for NSW to
ensure the $5 million pledged by the Federal Government towards
Woy Woy commuter parking in Woy Woy is delivered, negotiations between 2021 -
the Federal Government and Transport for NSW have commenced
to provide additional parking.
Investigate the feasibility of increasing the supply of all-day car
Woy Woy 2021 -
parking at the Woy Woy / Deep Water Plaza car park
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Central Coast Council has identified the following medium-term action plan for the period 2026-30 with indicative Central Coast Council has identified the following long-term action plan for the period 2031-40 with indicative costs
costs (excluding CPI) where applicable: (excluding CPI) where applicable:
FOCUS TIME INDICATIVE FOCUS TIME INDICATIVE
FOCUS ACTION FOCUS ACTION
AREA FRAME COST AREA FRAME COST
Parking Gosford
Develop and implement a suite of smart parking initiatives suitable
2028 $ 500 000+
Strategic Ensure that the parking strategies outlined in the Ourimbah
Technology for the commercial core and available technology Planning Ourimbah Town Centre Master Plan area realised, including the provision of n/a -
Develop and implement a suite of smart parking initiatives suitable additional parking close to Ourimbah Train Station.
Woy Woy 2028 $ 500 000+
for the commercial core and available technology Ensure that the parking strategies outlined in the Warnervale
Investigate the feasibility of installing parking sensors or CCTV Town Centre Master Plan and Precinct 7A Master Plan are realised,
cameras with smart analytics at coastal parking hotspots. Monitor Warnervale including the provision of additional commuter car parking in n/a -
Coastal existing and proposed train stations and adequate on-site parking
public parking occupancy rates through periodic parking surveys or
Areas 2028-30 $ 20 000+ for all new developments
parking sensors at coastal parking hotspots. Use the data collected
Hotspots
to develop a suite of public parking intervention levels with Ensure parking strategies outlined in The Entrance Town Centre
appropriate actions specific to each area. The Entrance Master Plan are realised including the provision of a new parking n/a -
Encourage station on the western fringe of the commercial core
Expand the Park n Ride (Bus & Cycle) schemes to existing parking
other
Gosford
locations on the eastern side of the rail line. Ensure proposed cycle
2028-30 $3 000 000+
CCC Parking Gosford Construct new multi-level (1200 + car space) parking station/s within
2031-32 $36 000 000+
transport routes are in alignment with The Central Coast Pedestrian Access and 800m walking distance of the Gosford Train Station
Assets
modes Mobility Plan (PAMP) and a Bike Plan Investigate potential sites for a new parking station on western side
Wyong 2037-38 $6 500 000+
CCC Parking of the Pacific Highway based on employment growth over 10 years
Patonga Formalise the Boat Ramp Car Park to maximise capacity Complete
Assets
Terrigal Wilson Road Parking Station expansion if required 2040 $7 200 000+
Transport Advocate for Transport for NSW to improve public transport services
Gosford 2026 - Construct a parking station (400 + car space) on the fringe of the
including consideration of changes to train timetable Woy Woy 2039-40 $10 000 000+
for NSW Woy Woy CBD
Advocate for Transport for NSW to fast track the delivery of additional
commuter parking at Tuggerah Station. The NSW Government has Transport Lisarow
Advocate for Transport for NSW to upgrade Lisarow Train Station to
2033-34 -
committed $300 million to provide additional car spaces through the for NSW a commuter train station
Tuggerah Commuter Car Parking Program at 11 train stations across the state, 2029-30 - Advocate for Transport for NSW to expand the Woy Woy commuter
Woy Woy 2035-36 -
including Tuggerah station. Transport for NSW has commenced car parking station
preliminary investigation work for additional commuter parking at
Tuggerah Station.
Advocate for Transport for NSW to seek alternative sites or options
Wyong 2028 -
near the CBD in addition to the Rose Street car park expansion.
Advocate for Transport for NSW to improve all public transport
Woy Woy 2027 -
services including changes to train timetable
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49 Mann St / PO Box 21 Gosford NSW 2250
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