Rowville man Mark Northover says his court is too narrow for cars to pass safely
A Rowville court is too narrow for cars to get through if vehicles are parked either side of the street, according to a frustrated neighbour.
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A Rowville court is too narrow for cars to get through if vehicles are parked either side of the street, according to a frustrated neighbour.
Melaleuca Court resident Mark Northover said the court was not wide enough, and the nature strips were too big, creating “a disaster” when cars tried to get through.
“Anywhere in the court where people park opposite each other, no one can get through,” Mr Northover said.
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“If you’ve got an ambulance or a firetruck they’ve got no hope of getting in.
“The court is too small, it’s an absolute disaster.
“Sometimes if I want to get in and out of my driveway and I can’t do it (because of parked cars).”
Mr Northover said he wanted Knox Council to remove one or both of the nature strips to create off-street parking for residents, but the council said residents had to pay for the work.
Knox Council’s acting engineering and infrastructure direct to David Yeouart said Melaleuca Court was designed and constructed by the private developer of the housing estate, in accordance with the Victorian Planning Scheme.
“Melaleuca Court is a low-speed, low-volume road, wide enough for one lane of parking and one through lane,” Mr Yeoart said.
“Motorists are expected to show courtesy in allowing a motorist to come from the opposite direction.”
Knox Council’s engineering and infrastructure director Ian Bell said residents must apply for permission to construct additional parking, in line with the council’s on-street parking policy.
He confirmed construction of any parking bays would be at the residents’ cost.
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