A multi-million dollar plan for paid parking at Townsville's The Strand, one of North Queensland's most popular tourist hot spots, is creating a furore in the tropical city.
Business leaders are opposed to plans for paid parking along The Strand in Townsville.A plan for paid parking on The Strand in Townsville has sparked strong community opposition.Cr Thompson will introduce a motion to pause the plans to allow more community consultation at the next council meeting.A multi-million dollar plan for paid parking at Townsville's The Strand , one of North Queensland's most popular tourist hot spots, has created a furore in the tropical city.
Cr Thompson has promised to again try to stall the plan, describing the message from businesses as "loud and clear".It's long been free to park at the waterfront, but in June the council flagged plans to expand paid parking from next year in Townsville. "There might be a cost to council and therefore the community, by paying for these car parking meters," he said."Councillors are not fully understanding the consequences of this decision on a community environment."
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