Parramatta Council to start on short-term parking at Carmen Dr, Carlingford

Commuters will soon be able to park in 23 short-term spaces thanks to Parramatta Council following through with their promise to ease parking demand.

Cr Jefferies and Carlingford Pharmacy owner Susan Nguyen have been fighting for more parking at the small shopping centre. Picture: Angelo Velardo

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Commuters taking up crucial parking spaces on Carmen Dr, Carlingford, have crippled small businesses for several years — but a successful campaign for more parking is set to fix the problem.

Two years after small business owners along the congested stretch of road called for public support in a petition to Parramatta Council, their pleas have been answered with construction set to commence on 23 new short-term parking spaces.

Parramatta councillor Andrew Jefferies and Carlingford Pharmacy owner Susan Nguyen in a park across from a shopping centre to soon be transformed into a car park Carlingford. Picture: Angelo Velardo

Liberal North Rocks Ward Councillor Andrew Jefferies said the addition of 23 new short-term parking spaces at Carmen Drive will improve access to all the local shops and businesses, as well as a new children’s playground and amenities facility.

“This is a much needed upgrade and one that our community has been asking to have delivered for many, many years,” he said.

Steve's Fine Meats owner Steve Rosevear outside his Carmen Drive butchery at Carlingford. Shops are struggling due to congestion from commuters parking outside their stores. Picture: Troy Snook

“It’s fantastic that we’ve finally settled upon the design and to have construction works commence in May.”

Steve’s Fine Meats owner Steve Rosevear said he was glad the 15-year hiatus had come to an end.

Park and playground at Carmen Reserve that will be remodelled to includes a car park, at Carlingford. Picture: Troy Snook

“Council have finally come good on their promise for a carpark,” Mr Rosevear told the Times.

“The state government have yet to come to their promise for commuter parking — with 230 spots promised several years ago — but there is no where for them to put the parking.

“I applaud what council have done, but the state government have let businesses and residents down because the streets are very congested and dangerous.”

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