Engagement report on revised plans for parking on streets in Green Square
The purpose of our consultation was to balance the need for on-street parking with that of a rapidly growing new town centre that’s safe for people walking and riding.
From 20 May to 10 June 2021, we asked the community for feedback on some proposed changes to parking on streets in Green Square. This report details the outcomes of this work.
Takeaways
- 32 email submissions
- 195 pieces of feedback were received from 29 people on interactive map
- online community briefing held on 31 May 2021
- 2 petitions regarding parking on Hansard Street
Proposed parking changes on streets in Green Square
Design changes
These design changes were generally supported by the community:
- angled parking on Portman Street between Navins Lane and Frog Park Lane
- angled parking on Merton Street between Elizabeth and Portman streets
- angled parking on Hansard Street between Joynton and Dunning avenues.
Parking restrictions
Feedback on proposed changes to parking restrictions was more varied. The proposed restrictions below are informed by feedback we received during consultation, our neighbourhood parking policy and traffic and transport teams.
If an area is not listed below, current parking restrictions will remain in place. These changes will not affect existing disability and car share spaces in these locations.
You can review maps showing the proposed changes.
| Location | Proposed restriction |
| Portman Street (eastern side of street) Sonny Leonard Street to Hansard Street |
Unrestricted |
| Merton Street Elizabeth Street to Portman Street |
2P 8am–10pm Permit holders excepted |
| Merton Street Portman Street to Portman Lane |
2P 8am–10pm Permit holders excepted |
| Portman Lane South of Merton Street |
No parking (eastern side) and No stopping (western side) |
| Christies Lane South of Merton Street |
No stopping (eastern side) and No parking (western side) |
| Tosh Lane | 2P 8am–10pm Permit holders excepted |
| Zetland Avenue Portman Street to Joynton Avenue |
2P Ticket 8am–10pm and P15 School drop-off and mobility parking |
| Hansard Street (northern side of street) Dunning Avenue to Joynton Avenue |
Unrestricted Spaces outside the creative centre will be allocated as loading zone, mobility parking and 2P 8am–6pm Monday–Friday. |
| Hansard Street (southern side of street) Portman Street to Joynton Avenue |
2P 8am–6pm Monday–Friday |
| Hansard Street Remainder of street |
2P 8am–10pm Permit holders excepted |
Maps showing the proposed changes
Next steps
We will report the results to the Local Pedestrian, Cycling and Traffic Calming Committee at its meeting on Thursday 19 August 2021. The committee’s report will be available after 5pm on Thursday 12 August 2021.
To maintain social distancing requirements, members of the public are welcome to attend and address the committee by video call. The meeting starts at 10am. If you would like to address the committee, you need to register by close of business on Monday 16 August 2021. To do this, please contact Claudia Calabro on 02 9265 9648 or at [email protected].
For more information about the proposal, you can contact Mireia Garriga on 1800 300 005 or email [email protected].
