Commuters risking fines to get a park at Edmondson Park train station
Telling photos show why more than 200 fines have been issued since 2017 to drivers who parked illegally at a southwest Sydney train station. But a NSW Government promise could lead to less drivers getting pinged.
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Residents in Sydney’s southwest are continuing to take risks at Edmondson Park railway station, where more than 200 fines have been issued since 2017 to drivers who park illegally, data reveals.
In the past 12 months, 84 motorists were slapped with fines for parking illegally at the station, with a total of 240 fines issued since January 1, 2017, according to Transport for NSW.
For years, commuters have called for more parking at the station, with signs it was at capacity as early as 2016 — one year after it opened.
Recent images taken by the Leader show some commuters are still resorting to desperate measures and risking fines by parking on pavements and in prohibited areas.
In January, the NSW Government promised an additional 700 parking spaces at a cost of $40 million.
The boost will triple the station’s capacity and take the total number of spots to 1100.
A Transport for NSW spokeswoman said the project was in the early stages of planning.
“Site investigations to help inform the concept design for the extra carparking spaces will be carried out in the coming weeks,” the spokeswoman said.
“We expect additional parking spaces to be completed by around mid-2020, subject to planning approval and community consultation.”
The spokeswoman said an on-demand bus service operating in Edmondson Park aimed to “support customers in their first and last mile and encourage them to leave their car at home”.
“The service has experienced continual growth in patronage which is helping to ease the parking issues in the area.”
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