Park Central lives up to name as Macarthur Square shoppers fill the streets

Park Central is living up to its name, as the narrow streets of the leafy suburb have been inundated with vehicles hiding from Macarthur Square’s paid parking.

Park Central is living up to its name, as the narrow streets of the leafy suburb have been inundated with vehicles hiding from Macarthur Square’s paid parking.

PARK Central is living up to its name, as the narrow streets of the leafy suburb have been plagued with vehicles hiding from Macarthur Square’s paid parking.

Irritated residents have vented their frustration with cars flooding the streets by 8.30am.

Campbelltown Councillor Ted Rowell is frustrated with parking at Park Central and is calling on Campbelltown Council to increase rangers to fine people overstaying their welcome.

Park Central resident Alan Mooney said strategies such as a Resident Parking Scheme could be investigated to ensure residents are not disadvantaged.

“Now that Macarthur Square has paid parking, Park Central’s roads are fully used by shoppers to avoid paying for all day parking,” he said.

Cars flood the streets of Park Central. Picture: supplied.

“Something needs to be done to enable residents to have priority parking for their cars.

“Most houses and apartments only have a single parking space. When households have two or more cars, parking your vehicle is now impossible.

“It is recommended that resident only parking be implemented similar to other areas of Sydney.”

A potential resident parking scheme would give eligible residents a permit, allowing them to park on the street in designated areas without time restrictions.

Parking issues have plagued Park Central in recent years, with a petition calling Campbelltown City Council to investigate illegal parking in the region presented last year.

Former Campbelltown mayor Paul Hawker envisaged a future decked carpark to alleviate the inadequate parking madness in Park Central.

Cars flood the streets of Park Central. Picture: supplied.

Macarthur Square centre manager Pedro Araujo said the introduction of Macarthur Square’s new paid ‘Smart Park’ system has relieved parking pressure.

“Since the launch of Smart Park, there has been more car spaces available for our customers,” he said.